HMORefurbishment

South Yorkshire, England

Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Burngreave

We carry out large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Burngreave, 1 miles north-east of Sheffield, working to the HMO rules that apply in England and to the council’s written HMO standards.

Three-storey house under full scaffolding with guardrails and brick guards during refurbishment works

A large HMO is a shared house for seven or more people. Landlords in Burngreave (S1, S2, S3 and S4) usually come to us with a council letter, a fire risk assessment or a house they have just bought. We price from whichever you have.

Area
South Yorkshire, England
Postcodes
S1, S2, S3 and S4
Location
1 miles north-east of Sheffield
Pricing region
Yorkshire and the Humber

What do large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Burngreave involve?

  • Feasibility review and measured survey
  • Second kitchen or extra kitchen capacity
  • Emergency lighting where the escape route needs it
  • Protected stair and landing with fire doors and fire stopping
  • Ensuites or extra bathrooms

Which rules apply in Burngreave?

The rules below are the England-wide position for this kind of work. Councils add their own standards and schemes on top, so we always check the address in Burngreave before we price.

  • 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.
  • 7 or more sharers is a sui generis large HMO and normally needs planning permission.

How much do large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) cost in Burngreave?

ItemUK typicalLocal guidePer
Conversion works per letting room (walls, linings, electrics, decoration; excludes kitchens, bathrooms and fire systems; our estimate)£3,500 – £6,500£3,300 – £6,200letting room
Panel alarm system (Grade A type), larger HMO£1,750 – £4,500£1,650 – £4,300house
Protected route upgrades: fire-resisting linings, fire stopping, lighting (three-storey house, our estimate)£2,000 – £6,000£1,900 – £5,700house
Ensuite shower room added to a bedroom£4,000 – £10,000£3,800 – £9,500ensuite
Communal HMO kitchen with extra cooking and sink capacity (our estimate from domestic ranges)£8,000 – £18,000£7,600 – £17,100kitchen

These are typical ranges including VAT, adjusted for Yorkshire and the Humber, where costs run below the UK average. The fixed price for a house in Burngreave follows a site visit.

How long does it take?

Typical time on site: 10–20 weeks. We agree the programme with you before starting and send photo updates as the work progresses.

When do Burngreave landlords need it?

Typical reasons for this work in Burngreave:

  • An existing large HMO needs works before a licence renewal
  • A large house, three or more storeys, or a building with lots of rooms

Questions about large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Burngreave

Does a seven-bed HMO need planning permission?

In England, normally yes: seven or more unrelated sharers is a sui generis use outside class C4. Wales and Northern Ireland require permission for new HMOs anyway, and in Scotland more than five residents falls outside the houses class. Councils also apply concentration policies, so we check the address first.

Which postcodes in Burngreave do you work in?

All of them, including S1, S2, S3 and S4, and the surrounding parts of South Yorkshire.

Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Burngreave?

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.

How much do large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) cost in Burngreave?

Our guide ranges for Yorkshire and the Humber are in the table on this page, and the guide-price tool gives a figure for your house. A fixed written quote follows a free site visit.

Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) near Burngreave

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Planning HMO works?

Free site visit, then a fixed written quote itemised against your council’s standards.

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