A large HMO is a shared house for seven or more people. Camberley is 13 miles south-east of Reading. 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
- Surrey, England
- Postcodes
- GU15 and GU17
- Location
- 13 miles south-east of Reading
- Pricing region
- South East
What do large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Camberley involve?
- Protected stair and landing with fire doors and fire stopping
- Feasibility review and measured survey
- Planning and building control drawings, coordinated with your designer
- Emergency lighting where the escape route needs it
- Second kitchen or extra kitchen capacity
Which rules apply in Camberley?
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 Camberley 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.
- Council standards often step up at 5 and 6 sharers, for example a separate WC at 5 and a second bathroom from 6.
- 7 or more sharers is a sui generis large HMO and normally needs planning permission.
How much do large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) cost in Camberley?
| 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 | £3,900 – £7,300 | letting room |
| Panel alarm system (Grade A type), larger HMO | £1,750 – £4,500 | £1,950 – £5,050 | house |
| Protected route upgrades: fire-resisting linings, fire stopping, lighting (three-storey house, our estimate) | £2,000 – £6,000 | £2,250 – £6,700 | house |
| Ensuite shower room added to a bedroom | £4,000 – £10,000 | £4,500 – £11,200 | ensuite |
| Communal HMO kitchen with extra cooking and sink capacity (our estimate from domestic ranges) | £8,000 – £18,000 | £8,950 – £20,150 | kitchen |
These are typical ranges including VAT, adjusted for South East, where costs run above the UK average. The fixed price for a house in Camberley follows a site visit.
How long does it take?
Most jobs of this kind take 10–20 weeks. If a council deadline applies in Camberley, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Camberley landlords need it?
We usually get the call 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 Camberley
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.
Which postcodes in Camberley do you work in?
All of them, including GU15 and GU17, and the surrounding parts of Surrey.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Camberley?
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 Camberley?
Our guide ranges for South East 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 Camberley
- Sandhurst · 2 mi
- Farnborough · 3 mi
- Crowthorne · 3 mi
- Yateley · 4 mi
- Bracknell · 5 mi
- Fleet · 5 mi
- All of Surrey
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