A small HMO is a shared house for three to six unrelated people. Landlords in Crowborough (TN3 and TN6) 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
- East Sussex, England
- Postcodes
- TN3 and TN6
- Location
- 21 miles north-east of Brighton
- Pricing region
- South East
What do small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Crowborough involve?
- Decoration and durable flooring
- Interlinked smoke and heat detection
- Fire doors to rooms off the escape route
- Room-by-room size check before any work starts
- Kitchen enlarged or refitted for the number of sharers
Which rules apply in Crowborough?
Here is what usually applies to a Crowborough 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.
- Council standards often step up at 5 and 6 sharers, for example a separate WC at 5 and a second bathroom from 6.
- 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 small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) cost in Crowborough?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Typical 3–4 bed house to a 5–6 bed HMO, all-in | £30,000 – £75,000 | £33,600 – £84,000 | project |
| 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 |
| Shared bathroom refit | £5,500 – £9,000 | £6,150 – £10,100 | bathroom |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £900 – £2,250 | house |
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £340 – £670 | door |
Prices in Crowborough 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?
Allow 4–10 weeks on site for a typical job. Drawings, approvals and long-lead items such as kitchens or fire door sets are booked before we start.
When do Crowborough landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- A three or four-bedroom house you want to let to sharers
- An existing small HMO needs bringing up to date
Questions about small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Crowborough
How many bathrooms does a small HMO need?
National rules in England say amenities must be adequate for the number of sharers, and councils set the numbers: often a bathroom plus a separate WC at five people and a second bathroom from six. We work to the figure your council publishes.
Which postcodes in Crowborough do you work in?
All of them, including TN3 and TN6, and the surrounding parts of East Sussex.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Crowborough?
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 small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) cost in Crowborough?
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.
Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) near Crowborough
- Royal Tunbridge Wells · 7 mi
- East Grinstead · 9 mi
- Tonbridge · 10 mi
- Haywards Heath · 12 mi
- Hailsham · 14 mi
- Sevenoaks · 15 mi
- All of East Sussex
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