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 Morden (CR4 and SM4) 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
- Greater London, England
- Postcodes
- CR4 and SM4
- Location
- 8 miles south of London
- Pricing region
- London
What does house to HMO conversion in Morden involve?
- Measured survey and room-size check against the licensing standards
- New stud walls, door openings and room splits
- 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 Morden?
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 Morden before we price.
- Under the Renters’ Rights Act, civil penalties reach £40,000 for offences such as running an unlicensed HMO.
- 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.
- 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 Morden?
| 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 Morden follows a site visit.
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 Morden landlords need it?
Landlords in Morden most often ask us for this 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 Morden
Can you work to a council’s HMO standards document?
Yes. Councils publish their own amenity and space standards. We read the one for your address and work to it, including kitchen and bathroom ratios.
How far do you travel from Morden?
We cover the whole of Greater London and work UK-wide. For Morden the nearest towns on our list are Mitcham (1 miles), Wimbledon (2 miles), Carshalton (2 miles).
Does a shared house in Morden 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 Morden?
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 Morden
- Mitcham · 1 mi
- Wimbledon · 2 mi
- Carshalton · 2 mi
- New Malden · 3 mi
- Wallington · 3 mi
- Sutton · 3 mi
- All of Greater London