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 Havant, a town of around 45,000 people in Hampshire, the work is planned around the HMO rules for England and the council’s written HMO standards.
- Area
- Hampshire, England
- Postcodes
- PO9
- Location
- 19 miles east of Southampton
- Pricing region
- South East
What does commercial and above-shop to HMO in Havant involve?
- Coordination with planning and building control
- Survey of structure, services and access
- New electrics, heating and ventilation
- Separate entrance and protected escape route
- Fire separation between the commercial unit and the homes above
Which rules apply in Havant?
Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Havant must satisfy national law for England, the council’s written HMO standards and, where walls, drainage or fire separation change, the building rules. In short:
- Under the Renters’ Rights Act, civil penalties reach £40,000 for offences such as running an unlicensed HMO.
- 7 or more sharers is a sui generis large HMO and normally needs planning permission.
- Building regulations cover structural changes, new partitions, ensuite drainage, fire-resisting construction and notifiable electrical work.
- The Fire Safety Order 2005 applies to the common parts of HMOs, enforced by the fire and rescue authority.
How much does commercial and above-shop to HMO cost in Havant?
| 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 | £3,900 – £7,300 | letting room |
| Panel alarm system (Grade A type), larger HMO | £1,750 – £4,500 | £1,950 – £5,050 | house |
| Acoustic ceiling or floor upgrade, 12–15 m² | £800 – £2,700 | £900 – £3,000 | room |
| Communal HMO kitchen with extra cooking and sink capacity (our estimate from domestic ranges) | £8,000 – £18,000 | £8,950 – £20,150 | kitchen |
| Ensuite shower room added to a bedroom | £4,000 – £10,000 | £4,500 – £11,200 | ensuite |
Prices in Havant are shown with our regional adjustment for South East (above the UK average). Your quote is itemised and fixed in writing once the scope and specification are agreed.
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 Havant landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- A mixed-use building where the upper floors need bringing into use
- Empty upper floors above a shop you own
Questions about commercial and above-shop to HMO in Havant
What about the shop below?
The homes above must be separated from the commercial unit by fire-resisting construction, and the escape route must not pass through the shop. We design the separation as part of the building control application.
Do you cover all of Havant?
Yes. We work across Havant and the PO9 postcode areas, plus the rest of Hampshire. Nearby places we also cover include Waterlooville, Portsmouth, Gosport.
Does a shared house in Havant 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 Havant?
Our guide ranges for South East 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 Havant
- Waterlooville · 3 mi
- Portsmouth · 6 mi
- Gosport · 8 mi
- Fareham · 8 mi
- Chichester · 9 mi
- Ryde · 12 mi
- All of Hampshire
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