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 Fulham 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
- SW6
- Location
- 4 miles south-west of London
- Pricing region
- London
What does house to HMO conversion in Fulham 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
- Rewiring or upgrades, with an electrical certificate
- New stud walls, door openings and room splits
Which rules apply in Fulham?
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 Fulham 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.
- National rules ask for an adequate number of bathrooms, WCs and basins and suitably located kitchens; numeric ratios are set by each council.
- 7 or more sharers is a sui generis large HMO and normally needs planning permission.
How much does house to HMO conversion cost in Fulham?
| 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 Fulham can move the figure either way, which is why we quote after seeing the house.
How long does it take?
Typical time on site: 6–14 weeks. We agree the programme with you before starting and send photo updates as the work progresses.
When do Fulham landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- You have bought, or are buying, a house to let to sharers
- A council has said an existing shared house needs works before a licence
Questions about house to HMO conversion in Fulham
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 Fulham do you work in?
All of them, including SW6, and the surrounding parts of Greater London.
Does a shared house in Fulham 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 Fulham?
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 Fulham
- Chelsea · 1 mi
- Putney · 2 mi
- Battersea · 2 mi
- Shepherds Bush · 2 mi
- Barnes · 2 mi
- Notting Hill · 2 mi
- All of Greater London
Other HMO services in Fulham
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Fulham
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Fulham
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Fulham
- Ensuite installation in Fulham
- Communal kitchen refits in Fulham
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Fulham
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Fulham
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Fulham