HMO layout reconfiguration changes the internal plan of a shared house so the rooms, kitchens and bathrooms work together: moving or adding walls, splitting oversized rooms, merging undersized ones, or moving the kitchen off the escape route. For a house in London 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
- EC1A, EC1M, EC1N and EC1R
- Pricing region
- London
What do layout changes and room reconfiguration in London involve?
- Measured survey and options drawings
- Re-routing services
- Removing or altering walls with structural design
- Fire separation for new rooms
- Making good and decoration
Which rules apply in London?
Here is what usually applies to a London job of this kind. It is general information rather than legal advice, and the council’s written HMO standards have the final detail.
- Licensed HMOs must meet national minimum bedroom sizes: 6.51 m² for one person aged 10 or over, 10.22 m² for two, and 4.64 m² for a child under 10.
- Smoke alarms on every storey with living accommodation and CO alarms by fixed combustion appliances (other than gas cookers) are required by law.
- A conversion can be a material change of use under the building regulations, so confirm with building control before work starts.
- Council standards often step up at 5 and 6 sharers, for example a separate WC at 5 and a second bathroom from 6.
How much do layout changes and room reconfiguration cost in London?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| New stud wall and door forming a room, per room (our estimate) | £1,500 – £3,500 | £1,900 – £4,500 | room formed |
| 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 |
These are typical ranges including VAT, adjusted for London, where costs run above the UK average. The fixed price for a house in London follows a site visit.
How long does it take?
Typical time on site: 1–4 weeks. We agree the programme with you before starting and send photo updates as the work progresses.
When do London landlords need it?
Landlords in London most often ask us for this when:
- A kitchen on the escape route
- A layout that wastes space
Questions about layout changes and room reconfiguration in London
Do I need building control for new walls?
Non-structural partitions often do not on their own, but changes affecting fire safety, structure or drainage usually do. In an HMO conversion they are normally part of the building control application.
How far do you travel from London?
We cover the whole of Greater London and work UK-wide. For London the nearest towns on our list are City of Westminster (1 miles), Pimlico (1 miles), Islington (2 miles).
Does a shared house in London 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 do layout changes and room reconfiguration cost in London?
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.
Layout changes and room reconfiguration near London
- City of Westminster · 1 mi
- Pimlico · 1 mi
- Islington · 2 mi
- Camden Town · 2 mi
- Chelsea · 2 mi
- Chalk Farm · 3 mi
- All of Greater London
Other HMO services in London
- House to HMO conversion in London
- Extensions for extra rooms in London
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in London
- Ensuite installation in London
- Communal kitchen refits in London
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in London
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in London
- Fire doors in London