A large HMO is a shared house for seven or more people. Landlords in Wimbledon (SW19) 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
- SW19
- Location
- 7 miles south-west of London
- Pricing region
- London
What do large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Wimbledon involve?
- Feasibility review and measured survey
- Second kitchen or extra kitchen capacity
- Protected stair and landing with fire doors and fire stopping
- Fire alarm and detection system sized for the building
- Ensuites or extra bathrooms
Which rules apply in Wimbledon?
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 Wimbledon before we price.
- 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 Wimbledon?
| 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 |
Prices in Wimbledon are shown with our regional adjustment for London (above the UK average). Your quote is itemised and fixed in writing once the scope and specification are agreed.
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 Wimbledon landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Wimbledon:
- 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 Wimbledon
Can you work with my architect?
Yes. We often build from an architect’s drawings, or we can recommend a designer to prepare them.
Do you cover all of Wimbledon?
Yes. We work across Wimbledon and the SW19 postcode areas, plus the rest of Greater London. Nearby places we also cover include Morden, Mitcham, Putney.
Does a shared house in Wimbledon 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 Wimbledon?
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 Wimbledon
- Morden · 2 mi
- Mitcham · 2 mi
- Putney · 3 mi
- New Malden · 3 mi
- Streatham · 3 mi
- Barnes · 4 mi
- All of Greater London
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