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. Putney is 5 miles south-west of London. We price layout changes and room reconfiguration 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
- SW15 and SW18
- Location
- 5 miles south-west of London
- Pricing region
- London
What do layout changes and room reconfiguration in Putney involve?
- Making good and decoration
- Measured survey and options drawings
- New stud walls and door openings
- Re-routing services
- Merging undersized rooms
Which rules apply in Putney?
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 Putney before we price.
- 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.
- The Fire Safety Order 2005 applies to the common parts of HMOs, enforced by the fire and rescue authority.
- Building regulations cover structural changes, new partitions, ensuite drainage, fire-resisting construction and notifiable electrical work.
- National rules ask for an adequate number of bathrooms, WCs and basins and suitably located kitchens; numeric ratios are set by each council.
How much do layout changes and room reconfiguration cost in Putney?
| 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 |
Use these as a starting point for budgeting. Access, condition and the council’s requirements in Putney can move the figure either way, which is why we quote after seeing the house.
How long does it take?
Most jobs of this kind take 1–4 weeks. If a council deadline applies in Putney, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Putney landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Putney:
- A kitchen on the escape route
- Rooms below the size standard
Questions about layout changes and room reconfiguration in Putney
Can you work from my sketch?
Yes. We turn it into measured drawings and check it against the standards before you commit.
How far do you travel from Putney?
We cover the whole of Greater London and work UK-wide. For Putney the nearest towns on our list are Barnes (2 miles), Fulham (2 miles), Wimbledon (3 miles).
Does a shared house in Putney 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 Putney?
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 Putney
- Barnes · 2 mi
- Fulham · 2 mi
- Wimbledon · 3 mi
- Chelsea · 3 mi
- Chiswick · 3 mi
- Battersea · 3 mi
- All of Greater London
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- Ensuite installation in Putney
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