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 Feltham 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
- TW13 and TW14
- Location
- 13 miles west of London
- Pricing region
- London
What does house to HMO conversion in Feltham involve?
- Layout drawings showing bedrooms, kitchens, bathrooms and the escape route
- Decoration, flooring and a handover pack for licensing
- A communal kitchen sized for the number of sharers
- Fire doors, fire-rated linings and an interlinked fire alarm
- Measured survey and room-size check against the licensing standards
Which rules apply in Feltham?
House to HMO conversion in Feltham must satisfy national law for England, the council’s written HMO standards and, where walls, drainage or fire separation change, the building rules. In short:
- Mandatory HMO licence for 5 or more people in 2 or more households (since October 2018); councils can add additional licensing for smaller HMOs.
- 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.
- Council standards often step up at 5 and 6 sharers, for example a separate WC at 5 and a second bathroom from 6.
- 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 Feltham?
| 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 |
These are typical ranges including VAT, adjusted for London, where costs run above the UK average. The fixed price for a house in Feltham follows a site visit.
How long does it take?
Most jobs of this kind take 6–14 weeks. If a council deadline applies in Feltham, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Feltham landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- A council has said an existing shared house needs works before a licence
- You have bought, or are buying, a house to let to sharers
Questions about house to HMO conversion in Feltham
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.
Do you cover all of Feltham?
Yes. We work across Feltham and the TW13 and TW14 postcode areas, plus the rest of Greater London. Nearby places we also cover include Hanworth, Ashford (Surrey), Hounslow.
Does a shared house in Feltham 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 Feltham?
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 Feltham
- Hanworth · 2 mi
- Ashford (Surrey) · 2 mi
- Hounslow · 3 mi
- Sunbury-on-Thames · 3 mi
- Hampton · 3 mi
- Heston · 3 mi
- All of Greater London
Other HMO services in Feltham
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Feltham
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Feltham
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Feltham
- Ensuite installation in Feltham
- Communal kitchen refits in Feltham
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Feltham
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Feltham
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Feltham