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. For a house in Eltham 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
- SE9
- Location
- 9 miles south-east of London
- Pricing region
- London
What does house to HMO conversion in Eltham involve?
- Extra bathrooms, shower rooms or ensuites
- A communal kitchen sized for the number of sharers
- Rewiring or upgrades, with an electrical certificate
- Fire doors, fire-rated linings and an interlinked fire alarm
- Decoration, flooring and a handover pack for licensing
Which rules apply in Eltham?
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 Eltham before we price.
- Under the Renters’ Rights Act, civil penalties reach £40,000 for offences such as running an unlicensed HMO.
- 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.
- National rules ask for an adequate number of bathrooms, WCs and basins and suitably located kitchens; numeric ratios are set by each council.
- 3–6 unrelated sharers is use class C4; changing from a family house is usually permitted development unless an Article 4 direction applies.
How much does house to HMO conversion cost in Eltham?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Typical 3–4 bed house to a 5–6 bed HMO, all-in | £30,000 – £75,000 | £38,400 – £96,000 | project |
| 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 |
| Ensuite shower room added to a bedroom | £4,000 – £10,000 | £5,100 – £12,800 | ensuite |
| Communal HMO kitchen with extra cooking and sink capacity (our estimate from domestic ranges) | £8,000 – £18,000 | £10,250 – £23,050 | kitchen |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £1,000 – £2,550 | house |
Use these as a starting point for budgeting. Access, condition and the council’s requirements in Eltham can move the figure either way, which is why we quote after seeing the house.
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 Eltham landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- A family let is moving to room-by-room letting
- You have bought, or are buying, a house to let to sharers
Questions about house to HMO conversion in Eltham
Do I need planning permission to turn a house into an HMO?
It depends on the nation, the council and the number of sharers. In England, three to six unrelated sharers is use class C4, and moving from a family house is usually permitted development unless the council has an Article 4 direction; seven or more normally needs permission. In Wales a change to an HMO always needs permission, in Northern Ireland all new HMOs need it, and in Scotland council policy decides. We check the address before drawings start.
Which postcodes in Eltham do you work in?
All of them, including SE9, and the surrounding parts of Greater London.
Does a shared house in Eltham 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 house to HMO conversion cost in Eltham?
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.
House to HMO conversion near Eltham
- Blackheath · 2 mi
- Welling · 3 mi
- Catford · 3 mi
- Greenwich · 3 mi
- Bexley · 4 mi
- Beckenham · 4 mi
- All of Greater London
Other HMO services in Eltham
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- Communal kitchen refits in Eltham
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