In short: we carry out HMO conversions, refurbishments, fire safety and licence works across West Yorkshire, priced against the rules for England and the council’s own standards.
- Nation
- England
- Region for pricing
- Yorkshire and the Humber
- Postcode areas
- LS, WF, BD, HD
- Towns on our list
- 19
What HMO rules apply in West 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 West Yorkshire
- Leeds
- Bradford
- Huddersfield
- Wakefield
- Halifax
- Dewsbury
- Morley
- Keighley
- Castleford
- Pontefract
- Batley
- Yeadon
- Brighouse
- Shipley
- Cleckheaton
- Pudsey
- Lofthouse
- Ossett
- Guiseley
HMO services in West Yorkshire
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in West Yorkshire
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in West Yorkshire
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in West Yorkshire
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in West Yorkshire
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in West Yorkshire
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in West Yorkshire
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in West Yorkshire
- Student HMO refurbishment in West Yorkshire
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in West Yorkshire
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in West Yorkshire
- Communal kitchen refits in West Yorkshire
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in West Yorkshire
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in West Yorkshire
- Fire alarm and detection systems in West Yorkshire
- Fire doors in West Yorkshire
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in West Yorkshire
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in West Yorkshire
- Rewires and EICR remedials in West Yorkshire
- Sound insulation in West Yorkshire
- EPC and energy upgrades in West Yorkshire
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in West Yorkshire
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in West Yorkshire
- Extensions for extra rooms in West Yorkshire
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in West Yorkshire
Guide prices in West 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 West Yorkshire?
Yes. We cover the whole of West Yorkshire, including Leeds, Bradford, Huddersfield, Wakefield.
Who licenses HMOs in West Yorkshire?
HMOs in West 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 West Yorkshire?
Our guide prices for West Yorkshire use the Yorkshire and the Humber adjustment of -5% against the UK average. Your fixed price follows a site visit.