- Area
- West Yorkshire
- Nation
- England
- Postcodes
- WF1, WF2 and WF3
- Location
- 8 miles south of Leeds
- Tenants
- Students and working sharers
From Lofthouse (3 miles away) to the centre of Wakefield, we survey, price and carry out HMO works with one point of contact.
What HMO works do we carry out in Wakefield?
All 24 of our HMO services are available in Wakefield. Each page below covers the work, the England rules and regional prices.
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Wakefield
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Wakefield
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Wakefield
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Wakefield
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Wakefield
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Wakefield
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Wakefield
- Student HMO refurbishment in Wakefield
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Wakefield
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Wakefield
- Communal kitchen refits in Wakefield
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Wakefield
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Wakefield
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Wakefield
- Fire doors in Wakefield
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Wakefield
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Wakefield
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Wakefield
- Sound insulation in Wakefield
- EPC and energy upgrades in Wakefield
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Wakefield
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Wakefield
- Extensions for extra rooms in Wakefield
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Wakefield
HMO rules for Wakefield
- Mandatory licence for 5 or more people in 2 or more households; councils can add additional licensing for smaller HMOs.
- Fire precautions follow a risk assessment; the LACORS guide is guidance, not law, but many councils base their standards on it.
- Smoke alarms on every storey with living accommodation and CO alarms by fixed combustion appliances (not gas cookers).
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 Wakefield
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Full rewire, 4–5 bedroom house | £6,000 – £12,000 | £5,700 – £11,400 | house |
| 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 |
Nearby places we cover
Questions
How far do you travel from Wakefield?
We cover the whole of West Yorkshire and work UK-wide. For Wakefield the nearest towns on our list are Lofthouse (3 miles), Ossett (3 miles), Dewsbury (5 miles).
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Wakefield?
With the local council for the address. 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.
What HMO services do you offer in Wakefield?
All of them: conversions, refurbishments, ensuites, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety, licence works, electrics, sound and energy upgrades, lofts and extensions.