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. Pimlico is 1 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
- SW1
- Location
- 1 miles south of London
- Pricing region
- London
What does house to HMO conversion in Pimlico involve?
- A communal kitchen sized for the number of sharers
- Fire doors, fire-rated linings and an interlinked fire alarm
- Extra bathrooms, shower rooms or ensuites
- Decoration, flooring and a handover pack for licensing
- Measured survey and room-size check against the licensing standards
Which rules apply in Pimlico?
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 Pimlico 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 Pimlico?
| 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 Pimlico can move the figure either way, which is why we quote after seeing the house.
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 Pimlico landlords need it?
Landlords in Pimlico most often ask us for this when:
- A council has said an existing shared house needs works before a licence
- A family let is moving to room-by-room letting
Questions about house to HMO conversion in Pimlico
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.
Which postcodes in Pimlico do you work in?
All of them, including SW1, and the surrounding parts of Greater London.
Does a shared house in Pimlico 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 Pimlico?
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 Pimlico
- City of Westminster · 1 mi
- Battersea · 1 mi
- Chelsea · 1 mi
- London · 1 mi
- Brixton · 2 mi
- Fulham · 3 mi
- All of Greater London
Other HMO services in Pimlico
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Pimlico
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Pimlico
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Pimlico
- Ensuite installation in Pimlico
- Communal kitchen refits in Pimlico
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Pimlico
- Full HMO refurbishment in Pimlico
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Pimlico