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 Notting Hill (W2 and W11) 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
- W2 and W11
- Location
- 3 miles west of London
- Pricing region
- London
What does house to HMO conversion in Notting Hill involve?
- New stud walls, door openings and room splits
- A communal kitchen sized for the number of sharers
- Extra bathrooms, shower rooms or ensuites
- Decoration, flooring and a handover pack for licensing
- Layout drawings showing bedrooms, kitchens, bathrooms and the escape route
Which rules apply in Notting Hill?
Here is what usually applies to a Notting Hill job of this kind. It is general information rather than legal advice, and the council’s written HMO standards have the final detail.
- Mandatory HMO licence for 5 or more people in 2 or more households (since October 2018); councils can add additional licensing for smaller HMOs.
- Floor area under a ceiling lower than 1.5 m does not count towards the room size, and many councils set larger sizes.
- 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 Notting Hill?
| 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 Notting Hill 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?
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 Notting Hill landlords need it?
Landlords in Notting Hill 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 Notting Hill
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 Notting Hill?
Yes. We work across Notting Hill and the W2 and W11 postcode areas, plus the rest of Greater London. Nearby places we also cover include Shepherds Bush, Willesden, Fulham.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Notting Hill?
With the local council for the address. Councils in England can add additional licensing and Article 4 directions on top of the national rules. Check the council’s website for the exact address before you buy or start work.
How much does house to HMO conversion cost in Notting Hill?
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 Notting Hill
- Shepherds Bush · 1 mi
- Willesden · 2 mi
- Fulham · 2 mi
- Chelsea · 2 mi
- Chiswick · 3 mi
- Kilburn · 3 mi
- All of Greater London
Other HMO services in Notting Hill
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Notting Hill
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Notting Hill
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Notting Hill
- Ensuite installation in Notting Hill
- Communal kitchen refits in Notting Hill
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Notting Hill
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Notting Hill
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Notting Hill