- Area
- West Yorkshire
- Nation
- England
- Postcodes
- HX1 and HX3
- Location
- 7 miles south-west of Bradford
Shared houses in Halifax range from small three-sharer lets to larger houses over several floors. Whatever the size, we start with a measured survey and the council’s written standards.
What HMO works do we carry out in Halifax?
All 24 of our HMO services are available in Halifax. Each page below covers the work, the England rules and regional prices.
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Halifax
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Halifax
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Halifax
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Halifax
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Halifax
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Halifax
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Halifax
- Student HMO refurbishment in Halifax
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Halifax
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Halifax
- Communal kitchen refits in Halifax
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Halifax
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Halifax
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Halifax
- Fire doors in Halifax
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Halifax
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Halifax
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Halifax
- Sound insulation in Halifax
- EPC and energy upgrades in Halifax
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Halifax
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Halifax
- Extensions for extra rooms in Halifax
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Halifax
HMO rules for Halifax
- 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.
- Electrical inspection at least every 5 years, with remedial work within 28 days.
Councils in England can add additional licensing and Article 4 directions on top of the national rules. Check the council’s website for the exact address before you buy or start work.
Guide prices in Halifax
| 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 |
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £280 – £570 | door |
| Communal HMO kitchen with extra cooking and sink capacity (our estimate from domestic ranges) | £8,000 – £18,000 | £7,600 – £17,100 | kitchen |
| Shared bathroom refit | £5,500 – £9,000 | £5,200 – £8,550 | bathroom |
Nearby places we cover
Questions
How far do you travel from Halifax?
We cover the whole of West Yorkshire and work UK-wide. For Halifax the nearest towns on our list are Brighouse (3 miles), Huddersfield (5 miles), Cleckheaton (6 miles).
Does a shared house in Halifax need an HMO licence?
In England, a mandatory licence is needed for 5 or more people from 2 or more households. Smaller HMOs can need a licence where the council runs additional licensing, which is common in towns with many shared houses. Check the council’s website for the address.
What HMO services do you offer in Halifax?
All of them: conversions, refurbishments, ensuites, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety, licence works, electrics, sound and energy upgrades, lofts and extensions.