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. In Godalming, a town of about 23,000 people in Surrey, the work is planned around the HMO rules for England and the council’s written HMO standards.
- Area
- Surrey, England
- Postcodes
- GU7
- Location
- 24 miles south-east of Reading
- Pricing region
- South East
What does house to HMO conversion in Godalming involve?
- Rewiring or upgrades, with an electrical certificate
- Layout drawings showing bedrooms, kitchens, bathrooms and the escape route
- New stud walls, door openings and room splits
- Measured survey and room-size check against the licensing standards
- Decoration, flooring and a handover pack for licensing
Which rules apply in Godalming?
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 Godalming 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.
- Council standards often step up at 5 and 6 sharers, for example a separate WC at 5 and a second bathroom from 6.
- 7 or more sharers is a sui generis large HMO and normally needs planning permission.
How much does house to HMO conversion cost in Godalming?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Typical 3–4 bed house to a 5–6 bed HMO, all-in | £30,000 – £75,000 | £33,600 – £84,000 | project |
| Conversion works per letting room (walls, linings, electrics, decoration; excludes kitchens, bathrooms and fire systems; our estimate) | £3,500 – £6,500 | £3,900 – £7,300 | letting room |
| Ensuite shower room added to a bedroom | £4,000 – £10,000 | £4,500 – £11,200 | ensuite |
| Communal HMO kitchen with extra cooking and sink capacity (our estimate from domestic ranges) | £8,000 – £18,000 | £8,950 – £20,150 | kitchen |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £900 – £2,250 | house |
Prices in Godalming are shown with our regional adjustment for South East (above the UK average). Your quote is itemised and fixed in writing once the scope and specification are agreed.
How long does it take?
Most jobs of this kind take 6–14 weeks. If a council deadline applies in Godalming, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Godalming landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- A family let is moving to room-by-room letting
- A council has said an existing shared house needs works before a licence
Questions about house to HMO conversion in Godalming
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.
How far do you travel from Godalming?
We cover the whole of Surrey and work UK-wide. For Godalming the nearest towns on our list are Guildford (4 miles), Aldershot (8 miles), Farnham (8 miles).
Does a shared house in Godalming 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 Godalming?
Our guide ranges for South East 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 Godalming
- Guildford · 4 mi
- Aldershot · 8 mi
- Farnham · 8 mi
- Woking · 10 mi
- Farnborough · 10 mi
- Fleet · 12 mi
- All of Surrey
Other HMO services in Godalming
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- Ensuite installation in Godalming
- Communal kitchen refits in Godalming
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Godalming
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- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Godalming