A small HMO is a shared house for three to six unrelated people. In Coulsdon, a town of about 26,000 people in Greater London, the work is planned around the HMO rules for England and the council’s written HMO standards.
- Area
- Greater London, England
- Postcodes
- CR5 and CR8
- Location
- 13 miles south of London
- Pricing region
- London
What do small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Coulsdon involve?
- Kitchen enlarged or refitted for the number of sharers
- Electrical upgrades and certificate
- Second bathroom, shower room or ensuites
- Room-by-room size check before any work starts
- Fire doors to rooms off the escape route
Which rules apply in Coulsdon?
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 Coulsdon 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.
- 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 Coulsdon?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Typical 3–4 bed house to a 5–6 bed HMO, all-in | £30,000 – £75,000 | £38,400 – £96,000 | project |
| 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 |
| Shared bathroom refit | £5,500 – £9,000 | £7,050 – £11,500 | bathroom |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £1,000 – £2,550 | house |
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £380 – £770 | door |
Use these as a starting point for budgeting. Access, condition and the council’s requirements in Coulsdon can move the figure either way, which is why we quote after seeing the house.
How long does it take?
Most jobs of this kind take 4–10 weeks. If a council deadline applies in Coulsdon, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Coulsdon landlords need it?
Landlords in Coulsdon most often ask us for this 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 Coulsdon
Can I keep a lounge in a small HMO?
Yes, and many councils expect some shared living space where bedrooms are at the smaller end of the size range. We plan the layout so the house works for sharers and meets the local standard.
Do you cover all of Coulsdon?
Yes. We work across Coulsdon and the CR5 and CR8 postcode areas, plus the rest of Greater London. Nearby places we also cover include Purley, Banstead, Wallington.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Coulsdon?
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 Coulsdon?
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.
Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) near Coulsdon
- Purley · 2 mi
- Banstead · 3 mi
- Wallington · 3 mi
- Sutton · 3 mi
- Carshalton · 4 mi
- South Croydon · 4 mi
- All of Greater London
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