A large HMO is a shared house for seven or more people. For a house in Battersea we start with a measured survey, check the council’s written HMO standards for the number of sharers, and then price each item separately.
- Area
- Greater London, England
- Postcodes
- SW8 and SW11
- Location
- 3 miles south-west of London
- Pricing region
- London
What do large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Battersea involve?
- Sound insulation between rooms and floors
- Planning and building control drawings, coordinated with your designer
- Protected stair and landing with fire doors and fire stopping
- Second kitchen or extra kitchen capacity
- Feasibility review and measured survey
Which rules apply in Battersea?
Here is what usually applies to a Battersea job of this kind. It is general information rather than legal advice, and the council’s written HMO standards have the final detail.
- Under the Renters’ Rights Act, civil penalties reach £40,000 for offences such as running an unlicensed HMO.
- Licensed HMOs must meet national minimum bedroom sizes: 6.51 m² for one person aged 10 or over, 10.22 m² for two, and 4.64 m² for a child under 10.
- 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 do large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) cost in Battersea?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Panel alarm system (Grade A type), larger HMO | £1,750 – £4,500 | £2,250 – £5,750 | house |
| Protected route upgrades: fire-resisting linings, fire stopping, lighting (three-storey house, our estimate) | £2,000 – £6,000 | £2,550 – £7,700 | house |
| 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 |
These are typical ranges including VAT, adjusted for London, where costs run above the UK average. The fixed price for a house in Battersea follows a site visit.
How long does it take?
Most jobs of this kind take 10–20 weeks. If a council deadline applies in Battersea, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Battersea landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- An existing large HMO needs works before a licence renewal
- A large house, three or more storeys, or a building with lots of rooms
Questions about large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Battersea
Does a seven-bed HMO need planning permission?
In England, normally yes: seven or more unrelated sharers is a sui generis use outside class C4. Wales and Northern Ireland require permission for new HMOs anyway, and in Scotland more than five residents falls outside the houses class. Councils also apply concentration policies, so we check the address first.
Do you cover all of Battersea?
Yes. We work across Battersea and the SW8 and SW11 postcode areas, plus the rest of Greater London. Nearby places we also cover include Chelsea, Pimlico, City of Westminster.
Does a shared house in Battersea 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 do large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) cost in Battersea?
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.
Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) near Battersea
- Chelsea · 1 mi
- Pimlico · 1 mi
- City of Westminster · 2 mi
- Fulham · 2 mi
- Brixton · 2 mi
- London · 3 mi
- All of Greater London
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