A commercial to HMO conversion turns space that was never a home, such as upper floors over shops or small office buildings, into shared accommodation. For a house in Croydon we start with a measured survey, check the council’s written HMO standards for the number of sharers, and then price each item separately.
- Area
- Greater London, England
- Postcodes
- CR0, CR7 and SE25
- Location
- 9 miles south of London
- Pricing region
- London
What does commercial and above-shop to HMO in Croydon involve?
- New electrics, heating and ventilation
- Windows and thermal upgrades
- Sound insulation to floors and party walls
- Survey of structure, services and access
- Separate entrance and protected escape route
Which rules apply in Croydon?
Here is what usually applies to a Croydon job of this kind. It is general information rather than legal advice, and the council’s written HMO standards have the final detail.
- Mandatory HMO licence for 5 or more people in 2 or more households (since October 2018); councils can add additional licensing for smaller HMOs.
- 7 or more sharers is a sui generis large HMO and normally needs planning permission.
- A conversion can be a material change of use under the building regulations, so confirm with building control before work starts.
- Smoke alarms on every storey with living accommodation and CO alarms by fixed combustion appliances (other than gas cookers) are required by law.
How much does commercial and above-shop to HMO cost in Croydon?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conversion works per letting room (walls, linings, electrics, decoration; excludes kitchens, bathrooms and fire systems; our estimate) | £3,500 – £6,500 | £4,500 – £8,300 | letting room |
| Panel alarm system (Grade A type), larger HMO | £1,750 – £4,500 | £2,250 – £5,750 | house |
| Acoustic ceiling or floor upgrade, 12–15 m² | £800 – £2,700 | £1,000 – £3,450 | room |
| Communal HMO kitchen with extra cooking and sink capacity (our estimate from domestic ranges) | £8,000 – £18,000 | £10,250 – £23,050 | kitchen |
| Ensuite shower room added to a bedroom | £4,000 – £10,000 | £5,100 – £12,800 | ensuite |
Use these as a starting point for budgeting. Access, condition and the council’s requirements in Croydon can move the figure either way, which is why we quote after seeing the house.
How long does it take?
Most jobs of this kind take 12–24 weeks. If a council deadline applies in Croydon, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Croydon landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- A mixed-use building where the upper floors need bringing into use
- A small office building with planning for residential use
Questions about commercial and above-shop to HMO in Croydon
Can offices be converted to an HMO without planning?
Some office-to-home changes have permitted development rights in England, but those rights generally create self-contained flats, and HMO use usually needs its own consent. We work from your planning position and flag anything that needs checking.
Which postcodes in Croydon do you work in?
All of them, including CR0, CR7 and SE25, and the surrounding parts of Greater London.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Croydon?
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 does commercial and above-shop to HMO cost in Croydon?
Our guide ranges for London 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.
Commercial and above-shop to HMO near Croydon
- South Croydon · 1 mi
- Wallington · 3 mi
- Carshalton · 3 mi
- Mitcham · 3 mi
- Purley · 3 mi
- Streatham · 3 mi
- All of Greater London
Other HMO services in Croydon
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Croydon
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Croydon
- Sound insulation in Croydon
- EPC and energy upgrades in Croydon
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Croydon
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Croydon
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Croydon
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Croydon