A large HMO is a shared house for seven or more people. Landlords in Notting Hill (W2 and W11) 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
- W2 and W11
- Location
- 3 miles west of London
- Pricing region
- London
What do large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Notting Hill involve?
- Planning and building control drawings, coordinated with your designer
- Fire alarm and detection system sized for the building
- Ensuites or extra bathrooms
- Protected stair and landing with fire doors and fire stopping
- Feasibility review and measured survey
Which rules apply in Notting Hill?
Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Notting Hill 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:
- 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.
- 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 Notting Hill?
| 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 |
Use these as a starting point for budgeting. Access, condition and the council’s requirements in Notting Hill can move the figure either way, which is why we quote after seeing the house.
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 Notting Hill landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Notting Hill:
- An existing large HMO needs works before a licence renewal
- You have planning in place, or want to apply
Questions about large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Notting Hill
Can you work with my architect?
Yes. We often build from an architect’s drawings, or we can recommend a designer to prepare them.
How far do you travel from Notting Hill?
We cover the whole of Greater London and work UK-wide. For Notting Hill the nearest towns on our list are Shepherds Bush (1 miles), Willesden (2 miles), Fulham (2 miles).
Does a shared house in Notting Hill 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 Notting Hill?
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 Notting Hill
- Shepherds Bush · 1 mi
- Willesden · 2 mi
- Fulham · 2 mi
- Chelsea · 2 mi
- Chiswick · 3 mi
- Kilburn · 3 mi
- All of Greater London
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