- Area
- West Yorkshire
- Nation
- England
- Postcodes
- BD9, BD10, BD17 and BD18
- Location
- 3 miles north of Bradford
- Council
- City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council
Shipley is a town of about 29,000 people, 3 miles north of Bradford. We cover every part of it, from BD9, BD10, BD17 and BD18 out to Bradford, Guiseley.
What HMO works do we carry out in Shipley?
Conversions, refurbishments, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety and council licence works across Shipley and BD9, BD10, BD17 and BD18.
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Shipley
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Shipley
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Shipley
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Shipley
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Shipley
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Shipley
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Shipley
- Student HMO refurbishment in Shipley
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Shipley
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Shipley
- Communal kitchen refits in Shipley
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Shipley
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Shipley
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Shipley
- Fire doors in Shipley
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Shipley
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Shipley
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Shipley
- Sound insulation in Shipley
- EPC and energy upgrades in Shipley
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Shipley
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Shipley
- Extensions for extra rooms in Shipley
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Shipley
HMO rules for Shipley
- 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).
- 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 Bradford Metropolitan District Council: local HMO schemes
| Article 4 (HMO) | No scheme found |
|---|---|
| Additional licensing | No scheme found |
| Selective licensing | No scheme found |
Schemes change. Check the council’s current pages for the exact address in Shipley before you buy or start work. Source: City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council HMO licensing page, checked 2026-10-31.
Guide prices in Shipley
| 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 |
| 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 |
Nearby places we cover
Questions
How far do you travel from Shipley?
We cover the whole of West Yorkshire and work UK-wide. For Shipley the nearest towns on our list are Bradford (3 miles), Guiseley (4 miles), Yeadon (4 miles).
Which council covers HMOs in Shipley?
Shipley is covered by City of Bradford Metropolitan District 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 Shipley?
All of them: conversions, refurbishments, ensuites, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety, licence works, electrics, sound and energy upgrades, lofts and extensions.