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 Burgess Hill, a town of about 31,000 people in West Sussex, the work is planned around the HMO rules for England and the council’s written HMO standards.
- Area
- West Sussex, England
- Postcodes
- BN6, RH15 and RH17
- Location
- 9 miles north of Brighton
- Pricing region
- South East
What does commercial and above-shop to HMO in Burgess Hill involve?
- Fire separation between the commercial unit and the homes above
- Separate entrance and protected escape route
- Sound insulation to floors and party walls
- Survey of structure, services and access
- New kitchens, bathrooms and ensuites
Which rules apply in Burgess Hill?
Here is what usually applies to a Burgess Hill 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.
- 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.
- 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 Burgess Hill?
| 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 Burgess Hill 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?
Typical time on site: 12–24 weeks. We agree the programme with you before starting and send photo updates as the work progresses.
When do Burgess Hill landlords need it?
Landlords in Burgess Hill most often ask us for this when:
- 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 Burgess Hill
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 Burgess Hill do you work in?
All of them, including BN6, RH15 and RH17, and the surrounding parts of West Sussex.
Does a shared house in Burgess Hill 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 Burgess Hill?
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 Burgess Hill
- Haywards Heath · 3 mi
- Portslade · 9 mi
- Hove · 9 mi
- Brighton · 9 mi
- Rottingdean · 11 mi
- Crawley · 11 mi
- All of West Sussex
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