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 South Croydon (CR0, CR7 and CR8) 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
- CR0, CR7 and CR8
- Location
- 10 miles south of London
- Pricing region
- London
What does house to HMO conversion in South Croydon involve?
- Decoration, flooring and a handover pack for licensing
- Extra bathrooms, shower rooms or ensuites
- Fire doors, fire-rated linings and an interlinked fire alarm
- New stud walls, door openings and room splits
- Measured survey and room-size check against the licensing standards
Which rules apply in South Croydon?
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 South Croydon 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 South Croydon?
| 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 South Croydon 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?
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 South Croydon 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 South Croydon
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.
How far do you travel from South Croydon?
We cover the whole of Greater London and work UK-wide. For South Croydon the nearest towns on our list are Croydon (1 miles), Purley (2 miles), Wallington (3 miles).
Does a shared house in South Croydon 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 South Croydon?
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 South Croydon
- Croydon · 1 mi
- Purley · 2 mi
- Wallington · 3 mi
- Carshalton · 3 mi
- Coulsdon · 4 mi
- Mitcham · 4 mi
- All of Greater London
Other HMO services in South Croydon
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in South Croydon
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in South Croydon
- HMO fire safety upgrades in South Croydon
- Ensuite installation in South Croydon
- Communal kitchen refits in South Croydon
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in South Croydon
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in South Croydon
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in South Croydon