A large HMO is a shared house for seven or more people. In Sunbury-on-Thames, a town of about 28,000 people in Surrey, the work is planned around the HMO rules for England and the council’s written HMO standards.
- Area
- Surrey, England
- Postcodes
- KT12, TW16 and TW17
- Location
- 15 miles south-west of London
- Pricing region
- South East
What do large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Sunbury-on-Thames involve?
- Second kitchen or extra kitchen capacity
- Feasibility review and measured survey
- Planning and building control drawings, coordinated with your designer
- Protected stair and landing with fire doors and fire stopping
- Ensuites or extra bathrooms
Which rules apply in Sunbury-on-Thames?
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 Sunbury-on-Thames 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.
- Floor area under a ceiling lower than 1.5 m does not count towards the room size, and many councils set larger sizes.
- 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 Sunbury-on-Thames?
| 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 |
Prices in Sunbury-on-Thames are shown with our regional adjustment for South East (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 Sunbury-on-Thames landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- 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 Sunbury-on-Thames
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 Sunbury-on-Thames?
We cover the whole of Surrey and work UK-wide. For Sunbury-on-Thames the nearest towns on our list are Walton-on-Thames (1 miles), Hampton (2 miles), Hanworth (3 miles).
Does a shared house in Sunbury-on-Thames 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 Sunbury-on-Thames?
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 Sunbury-on-Thames
- Walton-on-Thames · 1 mi
- Hampton · 2 mi
- Hanworth · 3 mi
- Ashford (Surrey) · 3 mi
- Feltham · 3 mi
- Esher · 3 mi
- All of Surrey
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