HMO Licensing Floor Plans London
Professional HMO Floor Plans for Landlords and Letting Agents
Applying for an HMO licence involves more than completing an application form. Most local authorities also require a professionally prepared floor plan that clearly shows the layout of the property, room names and approximate room sizes.
At Smart Property Service Ltd, we prepare accurate HMO licensing floor plans for landlords, letting agents and property managers throughout London, Hertfordshire and the surrounding areas. Our plans are professionally measured on site and presented in a clear format to support HMO licence applications.
Over the years, we have surveyed a wide range of HMOs, from small shared houses to larger licensed properties. Because every building is different, we measure each property individually and produce drawings that accurately reflect the existing layout.
Why Do You Need an HMO Floor Plan?
Most councils ask landlords to submit a floor plan as part of a new HMO licence application or licence renewal. The drawing allows the licensing officer to understand the property’s layout before making a decision.
A clear floor plan helps demonstrate:
- Bedroom locations
- Room sizes
- Kitchens
- Bathrooms
- Toilets
- Communal areas
- Staircases
- Escape routes
- Fire safety features where required
Consequently, the council can assess whether the property is suitable for the proposed number of occupants.
What Is Included?
Every HMO floor plan is prepared from measurements taken during our site visit.
Depending on your property, the drawing can include:
- Room names
- Approximate room dimensions
- Internal layout
- Staircases
- Kitchens
- Bathrooms
- WC facilities
- Communal living areas
- Fire alarm equipment (where requested)
- Emergency escape routes (where applicable)
Furthermore, we can tailor the drawings if your local authority has specific requirements.
Our Survey Process
We’ve designed our service to make the process as straightforward as possible.
Step 1 – Book Your Appointment
Contact us by phone or email and tell us about your property. We’ll arrange a convenient survey date.
Step 2 – Property Measurement
During the visit, we measure every accessible room using professional laser measuring equipment. We also record the layout and important features needed for the final drawing.
Step 3 – Drawing Preparation
After the survey, we prepare the floor plan using specialist drawing software. Each drawing is checked before it is issued.
Step 4 – Delivery
Finally, we email the completed floor plan in PDF and JPEG format, ready for submission with your HMO licence application.
Documents Commonly Required for an HMO Licence
Although requirements vary between councils, landlords are commonly asked to provide:
- Gas Safety Certificate
- Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR)
- EPC Certificates
- Fire Risk Assessment
- Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) records where applicable
- HMO Floor Plan
- DBS check (where requested by the local authority)
Always check your local council’s guidance, as requirements can differ between licensing authorities.
HMO Room Size Requirements
Minimum room sizes for HMOs are set by legislation. However, some local authorities operate additional licensing schemes with their own standards.
As a general guide:
- A bedroom occupied by one person aged 10 or over should normally measure at least 6.51 m².
- A bedroom occupied by two people aged 10 or over should normally measure at least 10.22 m².
However, your council may apply additional requirements relating to ceiling height, natural light, ventilation or room layout. Therefore, it’s always worth checking the guidance published by your local authority.
Fire Safety in HMOs
Fire safety forms an important part of every HMO licence application.
Depending on the property, landlords may need suitable fire detection systems, emergency lighting, fire doors, escape routes and fire-resistant construction. Therefore, we recommend discussing fire safety requirements with your local authority or obtaining a professional Fire Risk Assessment.
Because we also carry out Fire Risk Assessments, we understand how HMO floor plans and fire safety documentation work together during the licensing process.
Why Choose Smart Property Service Ltd?
We’ve helped landlords, estate agents and property managers prepare HMO floor plans across London for many years.
Clients choose us because we provide:
- Professionally measured drawings.
- Fast turnaround.
- Competitive prices.
- Friendly service.
- Accurate layouts.
- Experience with HMO licensing.
- No VAT.
Whether you own a single HMO or manage a portfolio of licensed properties, we’ll provide a professional floor plan that’s suitable for your application.
Book Your HMO Floor Plan
Need an HMO licensing floor plan?
Contact Smart Property Service Ltd today to arrange your survey.
Call 01442 939006 or 07860 540077, or email smartpropertyserviceltd@gmail.com for a free quotation.
