- Area
- Greater London
- Nation
- England
- Postcodes
- SE6 and SE23
- Location
- 6 miles south-east of London
- Council
- London Borough of Lewisham
Our Catford work covers SE6 and SE23 and the surrounding area, 6 miles south-east of London, with the same survey-first, fixed-quote approach we use across Greater London.
What HMO works do we carry out in Catford?
All 24 of our HMO services are available in Catford. Each page below covers the work, the England rules and regional prices.
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Catford
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Catford
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Catford
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Catford
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Catford
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Catford
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Catford
- Student HMO refurbishment in Catford
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Catford
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Catford
- Communal kitchen refits in Catford
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Catford
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Catford
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Catford
- Fire doors in Catford
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Catford
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Catford
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Catford
- Sound insulation in Catford
- EPC and energy upgrades in Catford
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Catford
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Catford
- Extensions for extra rooms in Catford
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Catford
HMO rules for Catford
- Planning: 3–6 sharers is use class C4, usually permitted development from a family house unless an Article 4 direction applies; 7 or more normally needs permission.
- Smoke alarms on every storey with living accommodation and CO alarms by fixed combustion appliances (not gas cookers).
- Electrical inspection at least every 5 years, with remedial work within 28 days.
London Borough of Lewisham: local HMO schemes
| Article 4 (HMO) | In force across the council area Direction for southern wards from 2020, extended to the rest of the borough from 2024. |
|---|---|
| Additional licensing | In force across the council area Borough-wide additional licensing 5 Apr 2022-4 Apr 2027. |
| Selective licensing | In force in part of the council area Selective licensing in 18 of 19 wards (excludes Telegraph Hill and parts of Blackheath) from 1 Jul 2024 to 30 Jun 2029. |
Schemes change. Check the council’s current pages for the exact address in Catford before you buy or start work. Source: London Borough of Lewisham HMO licensing page, checked 2026-10-31.
Guide prices in Catford
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full rewire, 4–5 bedroom house | £6,000 – £12,000 | £7,700 – £15,350 | house |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £1,000 – £2,550 | house |
| Communal HMO kitchen with extra cooking and sink capacity (our estimate from domestic ranges) | £8,000 – £18,000 | £10,250 – £23,050 | kitchen |
| Full refurbishment per letting room, with a share of communal areas (excludes kitchens, bathrooms and fire systems; our estimate) | £4,000 – £9,000 | £5,100 – £11,500 | letting room |
Nearby places we cover
Questions
Which postcodes in Catford do you work in?
All of them, including SE6 and SE23, and the surrounding parts of Greater London.
Which council covers HMOs in Catford?
Catford is covered by London Borough of Lewisham. 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 Catford?
All of them: conversions, refurbishments, ensuites, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety, licence works, electrics, sound and energy upgrades, lofts and extensions.