A large HMO is a shared house for seven or more people. For a house in Tottenham 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
- N17
- Location
- 7 miles north of London
- Council
- London Borough of Haringey
- Pricing region
- London
What do large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Tottenham involve?
- Feasibility review and measured survey
- Ensuites or extra bathrooms
- Sound insulation between rooms and floors
- Emergency lighting where the escape route needs it
- Planning and building control drawings, coordinated with your designer
Which rules apply in Tottenham?
Here is what usually applies to a Tottenham job of this kind. It is general information rather than legal advice, and the council’s written HMO standards have the final detail.
- Licences last up to 5 years and carry conditions on gas and electrical safety, alarms, room sizes and waste.
- 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.
London Borough of Haringey: local HMO schemes
| Article 4 (HMO) | In force in part of the council area Article 4 Direction (C3 to C4) in force since 2013 for the area set out on the council's map. |
|---|---|
| Additional licensing | In force across the council area Borough-wide additional licensing (all 21 wards) 17 Jun 2024-16 Jun 2029, approved 12 Mar 2024. |
| Selective licensing | In force in part of the council area Selective licensing in 14 eastern wards (incl. Tottenham, Northumberland Park, Seven Sisters, Noel Park) 17 Nov 2022-16 Nov 2027. |
Schemes change. Check the council’s current pages for the exact address in Tottenham before you buy or start work. Source: London Borough of Haringey HMO licensing page, checked 2026-10-31.
How much do large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) cost in Tottenham?
| 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 Tottenham follows a site visit.
How long does it take?
Typical time on site: 10–20 weeks. We agree the programme with you before starting and send photo updates as the work progresses.
When do Tottenham landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Tottenham:
- You have planning in place, or want to apply
- A large house, three or more storeys, or a building with lots of rooms
Questions about large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Tottenham
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 Tottenham?
We cover the whole of Greater London and work UK-wide. For Tottenham the nearest towns on our list are Edmonton (2 miles), Wood Green (2 miles), Walthamstow (2 miles).
Which council covers HMOs in Tottenham?
Tottenham is covered by London Borough of Haringey. We read the council’s written HMO standards before pricing, and you should check the licence position for the exact address.
How much do large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) cost in Tottenham?
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 Tottenham
- Edmonton · 2 mi
- Wood Green · 2 mi
- Walthamstow · 2 mi
- Stamford Hill · 2 mi
- Muswell Hill · 3 mi
- Enfield Town · 3 mi
- All of Greater London
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