- Nation
- England
- Pricing region
- Yorkshire and the Humber
- Postcode areas
- S, DN
- Main towns
- Sheffield, Rotherham, Doncaster, Barnsley, Bentley
What do professional and co-living HMO refurbs in South Yorkshire involve?
- Bike and bin storage
- Interior design and furnishing coordination
- Smart heating and lighting controls
- Kitchenettes in rooms where the layout allows
- Designer communal kitchen and lounge
- Sound insulation between rooms
Which rules apply in South Yorkshire?
- Mandatory HMO licence for 5 or more people in 2 or more households (since October 2018); councils can add additional licensing for smaller HMOs.
- Licensed HMOs must meet national minimum bedroom sizes: 6.51 m² for one person aged 10 or over, 10.22 m² for two, and 4.64 m² for a child under 10.
- National rules ask for an adequate number of bathrooms, WCs and basins and suitably located kitchens; numeric ratios are set by each council.
- Fire precautions follow a risk assessment; the LACORS Housing – Fire Safety guide (2008) is guidance, not law, but many councils base their standards on it.
- Where the building regulations apply to a conversion, Part E sound requirements can apply between rooms and floors.
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.
How much do professional and co-living HMO refurbs cost in South Yorkshire?
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Acoustic upgrade to a party or partition wall | £900 – £2,000 | £860 – £1,900 | wall |
Typical time on site: 8–16 weeks. For a figure for your house, try the guide-price tool.
Professional and co-living HMO refurbs by town in South Yorkshire
Questions about professional and co-living HMO refurbs in South Yorkshire
Can every room have an ensuite?
Only where the room is still big enough after the ensuite is taken out and drainage can be reached. We check both before designing.
Is co-living treated differently from an HMO?
If unrelated people share facilities, it is normally an HMO, whatever it is called. Larger schemes can also raise planning questions.
Do you carry out professional and co-living HMO refurbs across South Yorkshire?
Yes, across the whole of South Yorkshire, including Sheffield, Rotherham, Doncaster.
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.
Other HMO services in South Yorkshire
- Ensuite installation in South Yorkshire
- Sound insulation in South Yorkshire
- Communal kitchen refits in South Yorkshire
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in South Yorkshire
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in South Yorkshire
- EPC and energy upgrades in South Yorkshire
- Rewires and EICR remedials in South Yorkshire
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in South Yorkshire