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. Feltham is 13 miles west of London. We price commercial and above-shop to HMO there against England’s HMO rules and the council’s written HMO standards, so work is planned to the standard an inspection looks for.
- Area
- Greater London, England
- Postcodes
- TW13 and TW14
- Location
- 13 miles west of London
- Pricing region
- London
What does commercial and above-shop to HMO in Feltham involve?
- Coordination with planning and building control
- Survey of structure, services and access
- New electrics, heating and ventilation
- Windows and thermal upgrades
- New kitchens, bathrooms and ensuites
Which rules apply in Feltham?
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 Feltham 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.
- 3–6 unrelated sharers is use class C4; changing from a family house is usually permitted development unless an Article 4 direction applies.
- 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 Feltham?
| 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 |
Prices in Feltham are shown with our regional adjustment for London (above the UK average). Your quote is itemised and fixed in writing once the scope and specification are agreed.
How long does it take?
Most jobs of this kind take 12–24 weeks. If a council deadline applies in Feltham, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Feltham landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Feltham:
- A small office building with planning for residential use
- Empty upper floors above a shop you own
Questions about commercial and above-shop to HMO in Feltham
Do you work on listed or conservation area buildings?
Yes, with the right consents in place. Older high street buildings often need extra care with windows, fire upgrades and sound insulation.
Which postcodes in Feltham do you work in?
All of them, including TW13 and TW14, and the surrounding parts of Greater London.
Does a shared house in Feltham need an HMO licence?
In England, a mandatory licence is needed for 5 or more people from 2 or more households. Smaller HMOs can need a licence where the council runs additional licensing, which is common in towns with many shared houses. Check the council’s website for the address.
How much does commercial and above-shop to HMO cost in Feltham?
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 Feltham
- Hanworth · 2 mi
- Ashford (Surrey) · 2 mi
- Hounslow · 3 mi
- Sunbury-on-Thames · 3 mi
- Hampton · 3 mi
- Heston · 3 mi
- All of Greater London
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