In short: we carry out HMO conversions, refurbishments, fire safety and licence works across South Yorkshire, priced against the rules for England and the council’s own standards.
- Nation
- England
- Region for pricing
- Yorkshire and the Humber
- Postcode areas
- S, DN
- Towns on our list
- 8
What HMO rules apply in South Yorkshire?
- Mandatory licence for 5 or more people in 2 or more households; councils can add additional licensing for smaller HMOs.
- Planning: 3–6 sharers is use class C4, usually permitted development from a family house unless an Article 4 direction applies; 7 or more normally needs permission.
- Licensed HMOs must meet national minimum bedroom sizes: 6.51 m² for one person aged 10 or over, 10.22 m² for two.
- Electrical inspection at least every 5 years, with remedial work within 28 days.
- Smoke alarms on every storey with living accommodation and CO alarms by fixed combustion appliances (not gas cookers).
Towns we cover in South Yorkshire
HMO services in South Yorkshire
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in South Yorkshire
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in South Yorkshire
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in South Yorkshire
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in South Yorkshire
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in South Yorkshire
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in South Yorkshire
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in South Yorkshire
- Student HMO refurbishment in South Yorkshire
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in South Yorkshire
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in South Yorkshire
- Communal kitchen refits in South Yorkshire
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in South Yorkshire
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in South Yorkshire
- Fire alarm and detection systems in South Yorkshire
- Fire doors in South Yorkshire
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in South Yorkshire
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in South Yorkshire
- Rewires and EICR remedials in South Yorkshire
- Sound insulation in South Yorkshire
- EPC and energy upgrades in South Yorkshire
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in South Yorkshire
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in South Yorkshire
- Extensions for extra rooms in South Yorkshire
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in South Yorkshire
Guide prices in South Yorkshire
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Full refurbishment per letting room, with a share of communal areas (excludes kitchens, bathrooms and fire systems; our estimate) | £4,000 – £9,000 | £3,800 – £8,550 | letting room |
| Ensuite shower room added to a bedroom | £4,000 – £10,000 | £3,800 – £9,500 | ensuite |
| Communal HMO kitchen with extra cooking and sink capacity (our estimate from domestic ranges) | £8,000 – £18,000 | £7,600 – £17,100 | kitchen |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £760 – £1,900 | house |
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £280 – £570 | door |
Questions
Do you carry out HMO works in South Yorkshire?
Yes. We cover the whole of South Yorkshire, including Sheffield, Rotherham, Doncaster, Barnsley.
Who licenses HMOs in South Yorkshire?
HMOs in South Yorkshire are licensed by the local council for the address. Where an area has several councils, each runs its own licensing and planning policies.
Is HMO work more expensive in South Yorkshire?
Our guide prices for South Yorkshire use the Yorkshire and the Humber adjustment of -5% against the UK average. Your fixed price follows a site visit.