A large HMO is a shared house for seven or more people. Fulham is 4 miles south-west of London. We price large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) 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
- SW6
- Location
- 4 miles south-west of London
- Pricing region
- London
What do large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Fulham involve?
- Emergency lighting where the escape route needs it
- Second kitchen or extra kitchen capacity
- Planning and building control drawings, coordinated with your designer
- Ensuites or extra bathrooms
- Feasibility review and measured survey
Which rules apply in Fulham?
Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Fulham must satisfy national law for England, the council’s written HMO standards and, where walls, drainage or fire separation change, the building rules. In short:
- 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 do large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) cost in Fulham?
| 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 Fulham follows a site visit.
How long does it take?
Allow 10–20 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 Fulham landlords need it?
Landlords in Fulham most often ask us for this 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 Fulham
Do you handle building control?
Yes. The building work in a large HMO conversion (partitions, fire separation, drainage, electrics) needs to meet the building regulations, and the conversion can also count as a material change of use. We confirm the route with building control, coordinate inspections and give you the completion paperwork.
How far do you travel from Fulham?
We cover the whole of Greater London and work UK-wide. For Fulham the nearest towns on our list are Chelsea (1 miles), Putney (2 miles), Battersea (2 miles).
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Fulham?
With the local council for the address. Councils in England can add additional licensing and Article 4 directions on top of the national rules. Check the council’s website for the exact address before you buy or start work.
How much do large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) cost in Fulham?
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 Fulham
- Chelsea · 1 mi
- Putney · 2 mi
- Battersea · 2 mi
- Shepherds Bush · 2 mi
- Barnes · 2 mi
- Notting Hill · 2 mi
- All of Greater London