A large HMO is a shared house for seven or more people. Putney is 5 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
- SW15 and SW18
- Location
- 5 miles south-west of London
- Pricing region
- London
What do large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Putney involve?
- Emergency lighting where the escape route needs it
- Fire alarm and detection system sized for the building
- Sound insulation between rooms and floors
- Second kitchen or extra kitchen capacity
- Ensuites or extra bathrooms
Which rules apply in Putney?
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 Putney before we price.
- Mandatory HMO licence for 5 or more people in 2 or more households (since October 2018); councils can add additional licensing for smaller HMOs.
- 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 Putney?
| 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 Putney can move the figure either way, which is why we quote after seeing the house.
How long does it take?
Most jobs of this kind take 10–20 weeks. If a council deadline applies in Putney, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Putney landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Putney:
- You have planning in place, or want to apply
- An existing large HMO needs works before a licence renewal
Questions about large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Putney
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 Putney?
We cover the whole of Greater London and work UK-wide. For Putney the nearest towns on our list are Barnes (2 miles), Fulham (2 miles), Wimbledon (3 miles).
Does a shared house in Putney 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 Putney?
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 Putney
- Barnes · 2 mi
- Fulham · 2 mi
- Wimbledon · 3 mi
- Chelsea · 3 mi
- Chiswick · 3 mi
- Battersea · 3 mi
- All of Greater London
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