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. In Peckham, a town of around 70,000 people in Greater London, the work is planned around the HMO rules for England and the council’s written HMO standards.
- Area
- Greater London, England
- Postcodes
- SE5 and SE15
- Location
- 3 miles south-east of London
- Council
- London Borough of Southwark
- Pricing region
- London
What does commercial and above-shop to HMO in Peckham involve?
- New kitchens, bathrooms and ensuites
- Fire separation between the commercial unit and the homes above
- New electrics, heating and ventilation
- Sound insulation to floors and party walls
- Survey of structure, services and access
Which rules apply in Peckham?
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 Peckham before we price.
- Licences last up to 5 years and carry conditions on gas and electrical safety, alarms, room sizes and waste.
- 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.
- The Fire Safety Order 2005 applies to the common parts of HMOs, enforced by the fire and rescue authority.
London Borough of Southwark: local HMO schemes
| Article 4 (HMO) | In force in part of the council area Article 4 directions apply to specific streets and sites (from 2014); no borough-wide small-HMO direction found. |
|---|---|
| Additional licensing | In force across the council area Borough-wide additional licensing effective 1 Mar 2022 (to 28 Feb 2027). |
| Selective licensing | In force in part of the council area Faraday, Goose Green, St Giles, Champion Hill, Newington from 1 Mar 2022 (to 28 Feb 2027); 14 further wards 1 Nov 2023-31 Oct 2028. |
Schemes change. Check the council’s current pages for the exact address in Peckham before you buy or start work. Source: London Borough of Southwark HMO licensing page, checked 2026-10-31.
How much does commercial and above-shop to HMO cost in Peckham?
| 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 |
These are typical ranges including VAT, adjusted for London, where costs run above the UK average. The fixed price for a house in Peckham follows a site visit.
How long does it take?
Allow 12–24 weeks on site for a typical job. Drawings, approvals and long-lead items such as kitchens or fire door sets are booked before we start.
When do Peckham landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Peckham:
- A small office building with planning for residential use
- A mixed-use building where the upper floors need bringing into use
Questions about commercial and above-shop to HMO in Peckham
Is building control needed?
Yes. Changing commercial space to residential use is a material change of use and needs building regulations approval.
Which postcodes in Peckham do you work in?
All of them, including SE5 and SE15, and the surrounding parts of Greater London.
Which council covers HMOs in Peckham?
Peckham is covered by London Borough of Southwark. We read the council’s written HMO standards before pricing, and you should check the licence position for the exact address.
How much does commercial and above-shop to HMO cost in Peckham?
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 Peckham
- Brixton · 2 mi
- Greenwich · 3 mi
- Catford · 3 mi
- Canary Wharf · 3 mi
- Pimlico · 3 mi
- City of Westminster · 3 mi
- All of Greater London
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