A small HMO is a shared house for three to six unrelated people. Landlords in Epsom (KT17, KT19 and KT21) 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
- Surrey, England
- Postcodes
- KT17, KT19 and KT21
- Location
- 14 miles south-west of London
- Pricing region
- South East
What do small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Epsom involve?
- Decoration and durable flooring
- Fire doors to rooms off the escape route
- Locks, door closers and thumb-turn locks on the exit route
- Interlinked smoke and heat detection
- Second bathroom, shower room or ensuites
Which rules apply in Epsom?
Here is what usually applies to a Epsom 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.
- 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 small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) cost in Epsom?
| 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 Epsom 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?
Most jobs of this kind take 4–10 weeks. If a council deadline applies in Epsom, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Epsom landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Epsom:
- You want a three to six sharer layout that fits the local planning rules
- An existing small HMO needs bringing up to date
Questions about small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Epsom
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.
Do you cover all of Epsom?
Yes. We work across Epsom and the KT17, KT19 and KT21 postcode areas, plus the rest of Surrey. Nearby places we also cover include Ewell, Banstead, Sutton.
Does a shared house in Epsom 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 small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) cost in Epsom?
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 Epsom
- Ewell · 2 mi
- Banstead · 3 mi
- Sutton · 3 mi
- Leatherhead · 4 mi
- Surbiton · 4 mi
- New Malden · 5 mi
- All of Surrey