A small HMO is a shared house for three to six unrelated people. Landlords in Surbiton (KT1, KT5 and KT6) 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
- KT1, KT5 and KT6
- Location
- 11 miles south-west of London
- Pricing region
- London
What do small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Surbiton involve?
- Interlinked smoke and heat detection
- Locks, door closers and thumb-turn locks on the exit route
- Decoration and durable flooring
- Second bathroom, shower room or ensuites
- Fire doors to rooms off the escape route
Which rules apply in Surbiton?
Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Surbiton must satisfy national law for England, the council’s written HMO standards and, where walls, drainage or fire separation change, the building rules. In short:
- 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 small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) cost in Surbiton?
| 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 |
These are typical ranges including VAT, adjusted for London, where costs run above the UK average. The fixed price for a house in Surbiton follows a site visit.
How long does it take?
Typical time on site: 4–10 weeks. We agree the programme with you before starting and send photo updates as the work progresses.
When do Surbiton landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Surbiton:
- You want a three to six sharer layout that fits the local planning rules
- A three or four-bedroom house you want to let to sharers
Questions about small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Surbiton
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 Surbiton?
Yes. We work across Surbiton and the KT1, KT5 and KT6 postcode areas, plus the rest of Greater London. Nearby places we also cover include New Malden, Esher, Hampton.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Surbiton?
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 Surbiton?
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 Surbiton
- New Malden · 2 mi
- Esher · 3 mi
- Hampton · 3 mi
- Ewell · 4 mi
- Morden · 4 mi
- Epsom · 4 mi
- All of Greater London
Other HMO services in Surbiton
- House to HMO conversion in Surbiton
- Ensuite installation in Surbiton
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Surbiton
- Communal kitchen refits in Surbiton
- Fire doors in Surbiton
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Surbiton
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Surbiton
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Surbiton