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. Mitcham is 8 miles south of London. We price house to HMO conversion 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
- CR4, SM4 and SW19
- Location
- 8 miles south of London
- Pricing region
- London
What does house to HMO conversion in Mitcham involve?
- A communal kitchen sized for the number of sharers
- Measured survey and room-size check against the licensing standards
- Fire doors, fire-rated linings and an interlinked fire alarm
- Extra bathrooms, shower rooms or ensuites
- New stud walls, door openings and room splits
Which rules apply in Mitcham?
Here is what usually applies to a Mitcham job of this kind. It is general information rather than legal advice, and the council’s written HMO standards have the final detail.
- Licences last up to 5 years and carry conditions on gas and electrical safety, alarms, room sizes and waste.
- 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.
- 7 or more sharers is a sui generis large HMO and normally needs planning permission.
How much does house to HMO conversion cost in Mitcham?
| 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 |
Prices in Mitcham are shown with our regional adjustment for London (above the UK average). Your quote is itemised and fixed in writing once the scope and specification are agreed.
How long does it take?
Most jobs of this kind take 6–14 weeks. If a council deadline applies in Mitcham, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Mitcham landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Mitcham:
- 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 Mitcham
Will the house pass licensing once the works are done?
We build to the standards your council publishes and give you the certificates and drawings an inspection asks for. The licence decision belongs to the licensing authority, so we never promise approval, but we design to meet the written standards from day one.
Do you cover all of Mitcham?
Yes. We work across Mitcham and the CR4, SM4 and SW19 postcode areas, plus the rest of Greater London. Nearby places we also cover include Morden, Wimbledon, Streatham.
Does a shared house in Mitcham 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 Mitcham?
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 Mitcham
- Morden · 1 mi
- Wimbledon · 2 mi
- Streatham · 2 mi
- Carshalton · 2 mi
- Wallington · 3 mi
- Croydon · 3 mi
- All of Greater London
Other HMO services in Mitcham
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Mitcham
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Mitcham
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Mitcham
- Ensuite installation in Mitcham
- Communal kitchen refits in Mitcham
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Mitcham
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Mitcham
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Mitcham