HMO Conversion & Compliance

Converting residential property to a licensable HMO — layout changes, fire-rated separation, alarm systems, emergency lighting, en-suites and amenity standards. For three- to seven-person London HMOs.

Built to the standard the council inspects against.

Fire-rated separation, alarms, en-suites and amenity standards delivered to the exact borough spec — not a generic HMO build that gets red-pencilled at licensing. We attend the inspection with you and close any minor items on the spot.

“They knew the borough standard better than the inspector did. We passed first time with no remedial works.”

— HMO landlord, south London

Fire-rated door and alarm panel in an HMO landing

Lewisham 5-person HMO — passed licensing first time, no remedials.

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Common questions

Do you handle the council licensing inspection?

Yes. We attend with you and close any minor items the inspector flags on the spot. Our sign-off pack covers fire-strategy drawings, alarm certificates and amenity-standard evidence.

Can you convert a 3-bed family home to a 5-person HMO?

Usually yes, depending on borough room-size minima and whether en-suites are required. We'll assess at the first visit and tell you the realistic licensed occupancy.

What fire safety standards apply?

LACORS guidance, BS 5839-6 for alarms (LD2 or LD3 depending on layout), 30-minute fire-rated separation between letting rooms, and an FD30S fire door to each room. The exact spec is borough-dependent.

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We have delivered building, refurbishment, and maintenance work across London for private clients, commercial operators, and public-sector organisations since 2006.

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All work is fully insured and backed by 25 year guarantee