A house to HMO conversion turns a single-family home into a house in multiple occupation: a shared home for unrelated people with private bedrooms and shared kitchen or bathroom space. Landlords in Crowborough (TN3 and TN6) usually come to us with a council letter, a fire risk assessment or a house they have just bought. We price from whichever you have.
- Area
- East Sussex, England
- Postcodes
- TN3 and TN6
- Location
- 21 miles north-east of Brighton
- Pricing region
- South East
What does house to HMO conversion in Crowborough involve?
- Decoration, flooring and a handover pack for licensing
- Layout drawings showing bedrooms, kitchens, bathrooms and the escape route
- A communal kitchen sized for the number of sharers
- New stud walls, door openings and room splits
- Extra bathrooms, shower rooms or ensuites
Which rules apply in Crowborough?
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 Crowborough before we price.
- Licences last up to 5 years and carry conditions on gas and electrical safety, alarms, room sizes and waste.
- Floor area under a ceiling lower than 1.5 m does not count towards the room size, and many councils set larger sizes.
- Council standards often step up at 5 and 6 sharers, for example a separate WC at 5 and a second bathroom from 6.
- 7 or more sharers is a sui generis large HMO and normally needs planning permission.
How much does house to HMO conversion cost in Crowborough?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Typical 3–4 bed house to a 5–6 bed HMO, all-in | £30,000 – £75,000 | £33,600 – £84,000 | project |
| 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 |
| Ensuite shower room added to a bedroom | £4,000 – £10,000 | £4,500 – £11,200 | ensuite |
| Communal HMO kitchen with extra cooking and sink capacity (our estimate from domestic ranges) | £8,000 – £18,000 | £8,950 – £20,150 | kitchen |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £900 – £2,250 | house |
These are typical ranges including VAT, adjusted for South East, where costs run above the UK average. The fixed price for a house in Crowborough follows a site visit.
How long does it take?
Allow 6–14 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 Crowborough landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- You have bought, or are buying, a house to let to sharers
- A family let is moving to room-by-room letting
Questions about house to HMO conversion in Crowborough
How long does a house to HMO conversion take?
Most conversions of a three or four-bedroom house take six to fourteen weeks on site, after drawings and any approvals. Bigger layout changes, extensions or loft rooms add time.
Which postcodes in Crowborough do you work in?
All of them, including TN3 and TN6, and the surrounding parts of East Sussex.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Crowborough?
With the local council for the address. Councils in England can add additional licensing and Article 4 directions on top of the national rules. Check the council’s website for the exact address before you buy or start work.
How much does house to HMO conversion cost in Crowborough?
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.
House to HMO conversion near Crowborough
- Royal Tunbridge Wells · 7 mi
- East Grinstead · 9 mi
- Tonbridge · 10 mi
- Haywards Heath · 12 mi
- Hailsham · 14 mi
- Sevenoaks · 15 mi
- All of East Sussex
Other HMO services in Crowborough
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- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Crowborough
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Crowborough
- Ensuite installation in Crowborough
- Communal kitchen refits in Crowborough
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Crowborough
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