- Area
- North Yorkshire
- Nation
- England
- Postcodes
- YO1, YO10, YO24 and YO31
- Location
- 22 miles north-east of Leeds
- Council
- City of York Council
- Tenants
- Students and working sharers
York is a place of roughly 160,000 people, 22 miles north-east of Leeds. We cover every part of it, from YO1, YO10, YO24 and YO31 out to Selby, Harrogate.
What HMO works do we carry out in York?
Everything from a single fire door to a full conversion. Choose a service for what it involves in York, the rules that apply and local guide prices.
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in York
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in York
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in York
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in York
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in York
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in York
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in York
- Student HMO refurbishment in York
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in York
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in York
- Communal kitchen refits in York
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in York
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in York
- Fire alarm and detection systems in York
- Fire doors in York
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in York
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in York
- Rewires and EICR remedials in York
- Sound insulation in York
- EPC and energy upgrades in York
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in York
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in York
- Extensions for extra rooms in York
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in York
HMO rules for York
- Fire precautions follow a risk assessment; the LACORS guide is guidance, not law, but many councils base their standards on it.
- Electrical inspection at least every 5 years, with remedial work within 28 days.
- Licensed HMOs must meet national minimum bedroom sizes: 6.51 m² for one person aged 10 or over, 10.22 m² for two.
City of York Council: local HMO schemes
| Article 4 (HMO) | In force in part of the council area Article 4 Direction (C3 to C4) for the area shown on the council's boundary map; in force since 2012. |
|---|---|
| Additional licensing | In force in part of the council area Additional licensing in eight wards (Clifton, Fishergate, Fulford & Heslington, Guildhall, Heworth, Hull Road, Micklegate, Osbaldwick & Derwent) 1 Apr 2023-31 Mar 2028. |
| Selective licensing | No scheme found |
Schemes change. Check the council’s current pages for the exact address in York before you buy or start work. Source: City of York Council HMO licensing page, checked 2026-10-31.
Guide prices in York
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ensuite shower room added to a bedroom | £4,000 – £10,000 | £3,800 – £9,500 | ensuite |
| Conversion works per letting room (walls, linings, electrics, decoration; excludes kitchens, bathrooms and fire systems; our estimate) | £3,500 – £6,500 | £3,300 – £6,200 | letting room |
| Shared bathroom refit | £5,500 – £9,000 | £5,200 – £8,550 | bathroom |
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £280 – £570 | door |
Nearby places we cover
Questions
How far do you travel from York?
We cover the whole of North Yorkshire and work UK-wide. For York the nearest towns on our list are Selby (12 miles), Harrogate (19 miles), Goole (19 miles).
Which council covers HMOs in York?
York is covered by City of York Council. We read the council’s written HMO standards before pricing, and you should check the licence position for the exact address.
What HMO services do you offer in York?
All of them: conversions, refurbishments, ensuites, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety, licence works, electrics, sound and energy upgrades, lofts and extensions.