In short: An HMO bedroom upgrade refits a letting room so it is more comfortable and easier to let: built-in storage, a proper desk space, better lighting and sockets, sound-reducing doors, durable flooring and fresh decoration. In South Yorkshire we survey first, price each item separately and hand over the certificates and photos a council asks for.
- Nation
- England
- Pricing region
- Yorkshire and the Humber
- Postcode areas
- S, DN
- Main towns
- Sheffield, Rotherham, Doncaster, Barnsley, Bentley
What do bedroom upgrades and room refits in South Yorkshire involve?
- Sound-reducing measures
- Desk area with sockets and USB points
- New fire door with closer where needed
- Lockable door hardware
- LED lighting and dimmers
- Window and radiator upgrades
Which rules apply in South Yorkshire?
- 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.
- Smoke alarms on every storey with living accommodation and CO alarms by fixed combustion appliances (other than gas cookers) are required by law.
- BS 7671, the wiring standard, calls for arc fault detection devices in HMOs on new socket circuits, such as rewires and consumer unit changes.
- Floor area under a ceiling lower than 1.5 m does not count towards the room size, and many councils set larger sizes.
- The Fire Safety Order 2005 applies to the common parts of HMOs, enforced by the fire and rescue authority.
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 bedroom upgrades and room refits cost in South Yorkshire?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedroom upgrade: fitted storage, desk, sockets, flooring, decoration (our estimate) | £1,500 – £4,500 | £1,400 – £4,300 | room |
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £280 – £570 | door |
| Acoustic upgrade to a party or partition wall | £900 – £2,000 | £860 – £1,900 | wall |
Typical time on site: 2–5 working days per room. For a figure for your house, try the guide-price tool.
Bedroom upgrades and room refits by town in South Yorkshire
Questions about bedroom upgrades and room refits in South Yorkshire
Will an upgrade change the room size?
Built-in storage can reduce the usable floor area, so we check the room still meets the size standard after the work.
Do you supply furniture?
We fit built-in furniture. Loose furniture is usually supplied by you or your furnishing supplier.
Do you carry out bedroom upgrades and room refits 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
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in South Yorkshire
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in South Yorkshire
- Sound insulation in South Yorkshire
- Rewires and EICR remedials in South Yorkshire
- Full HMO refurbishment in South Yorkshire
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in South Yorkshire
- Communal kitchen refits in South Yorkshire