TN14 · M25 J5 / A225 · 21 mi from central London · Shared Houses & HMOs
Luxury Vinyl Flooring (LVT & SPC) for HMOs & Shared Houses in Otford
Every Otford HMO floor we quote is priced against the licence renewal cycle, not the marketing brochure. A £42/m² commercial LVT survives 5+ years of HMO use; a £75/m² engineered oak in the same environment needs a re-coat within 24 months.
Why Otford clients book us for shared houses & hmos
- Portfolio pricing from 3+ Otford HMO properties
- Fire-rating certificate included in every HMO quote pack
- Portfolio pricing from 3+ Otford HMO properties
- Fire-rating certificate included in every HMO quote pack
Meeting Otford HMO licence conditions on flooring
For period Otford HMOs with escape-route corridors we sometimes step up to Class Bfl-s1 rated flooring — higher spec, small price increase, generous margin above the licence minimum.
The commercial spec that suits Otford HMO living
HMO wear is 2–4× residential — concentrated in the hallway, kitchen and shared living space. We spec Class 33 (commercial-grade) LVT with 6mm+ wear layer for Otford HMOs by default. Survives 5+ years of shared-house use without visible degradation.
Local context
Listed Otford Palace ruins
Nearest station
Otford
Turnover speed on Otford HMO fits
Between-tenant single-room turnovers are possible in 1 day — strip, fit, clean, re-let. Common on Otford HMO room turnovers where the shared spaces stay intact.
Shared Houses & HMOs in Otford — questions
- What warranty applies to a Otford HMO flooring install?
- 10-year workmanship warranty (same as owner-occupied), plus manufacturer wear warranty (typically 20-year residential / 5-year commercial for LVT). Fire-rating certificate provided separately for licence purposes.
- What fire rating do I need on my Otford HMO floor?
- Class B minimum for most Otford HMO licences, Class Bfl-s1 for escape routes. Our default HMO spec is Class B-rated, with the certificate included in the quote pack for licence filing.
- Do you handle single-room Otford HMO turnovers?
- Yes — 1-day turnovers for individual bedrooms, 2-day for bedroom + en-suite. Priced separately from full fit-outs. Same-crew for all rooms across a portfolio.
- Can we schedule around tenants still in residence in Otford?
- Yes — communal areas fit while bedrooms stay occupied, or individual room fits while shared spaces stay intact. Tenant courtesy notice handled as part of the Otford HMO fit schedule.
- How much for a Otford 6-bed HMO floor?
- Typical 6-bed Otford HMO (110–140m²) in commercial-grade LVT with fire certificate: £4,800–£7,600 fitted. In premium engineered oak: £8,400–£12,900. Both include licence-ready paperwork.
- Which flooring is best for HMOs in Otford?
- Commercial-grade Class 33 LVT with 6mm+ wear layer — survives HMO use for 5+ years, waterproof, easy-clean, and fire-compliant. Standard Otford HMO spec on 80% of our jobs.
Talk to a Otford HMO flooring specialist
Direct advice on fire compliance, wear grade and portfolio pricing.
HMO Luxury Vinyl Flooring (LVT & SPC) in Otford (TN14) is a compliance-and-durability brief. Get both right and the floor outlasts the licence cycle by years.