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. Streatham is 5 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
- SW2 and SW16
- Location
- 5 miles south of London
- Pricing region
- London
What does house to HMO conversion in Streatham involve?
- New stud walls, door openings and room splits
- Layout drawings showing bedrooms, kitchens, bathrooms and the escape route
- Measured survey and room-size check against the licensing standards
- Rewiring or upgrades, with an electrical certificate
- Fire doors, fire-rated linings and an interlinked fire alarm
Which rules apply in Streatham?
Here is what usually applies to a Streatham 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.
- 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 Streatham?
| 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 Streatham 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 Streatham landlords need it?
Landlords in Streatham most often ask us for this when:
- You have bought, or are buying, a house to let to sharers
- A family let is moving to room-by-room letting
Questions about house to HMO conversion in Streatham
How long does a house to HMO conversion take?
Most conversions of a three or four-bedroom house take six to fourteen weeks on site, after drawings and any approvals. Bigger layout changes, extensions or loft rooms add time.
Which postcodes in Streatham do you work in?
All of them, including SW2 and SW16, and the surrounding parts of Greater London.
Does a shared house in Streatham 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 Streatham?
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 Streatham
- Mitcham · 2 mi
- Brixton · 3 mi
- Wimbledon · 3 mi
- Battersea · 3 mi
- Croydon · 3 mi
- Morden · 4 mi
- All of Greater London
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- Ensuite installation in Streatham
- Communal kitchen refits in Streatham
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Streatham
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