Existing Drawings

Looking To Convert Your Property Into An HMO?
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Before You Start, You Need Reliable Existing Drawings
If you’re looking to make changes to a property, one of the first things you need are Reliable Existing Drawings.
Without it, you can’t reliably make design changes and improvements to the layout to maximise cash flow.
Whether it’s your house you’re looking to convert to an HMO (house of multiple occupation) or investment property, you need accurate, detailed drawings.
A Change of Use Application MUST be accompanied by Existing and Concept Drawings.
Accurate Existing Drawings, help you answer important questions like:
- Do the current room sizes comply with Local HMO Regulations?
- What if you can only fit 5 bedrooms instead of the 6? How would that affect your cashflow?
- Can you actually fit a dormer loft conversion for an extra room?
Our expert team can take care of the full HMO development journey for you, from concept, planning & building control, through to construction.
HMO Architect offers design consultation calls, concept drawings, interior design, and other services to help you every step of the way. We complete all projects to the highest quality to suit your needs and ideas.
Existing Drawings - How It Works
Step 1:
HMO Architect will book in a Measured Survey where our surveyor takes accurate and detailed measurements of your property.
This is done using an Ultra-Highly Accurate Faro Laser Camera which produces superior measurements than standard tape or laser measures.
Step 2:
Using these accurate measurements, our highly experienced architects will design highly detailed 2D Existing Drawings & Elevations of your property in its current layout.
Step 3:
You now have highly detailed and reliable Existing Drawings to produce concept drawings for your Change Of Use (Planning) Application.
If needed, we’ll also have a call to iron out any concerns you may have.
HMO Existing Drawings - Top Questions
What Are Existing Drawings?
Why Do I Need Existing Drawings?
What’s Covered In Existing Drawings?
- Highly Detailed Plans showing the layout of the property in its current state.
- Front & Side Elevations
Note – Having done over 150+ HMO Projects, HMO Architect ensures the correct level of detail required by the Local Authority for Planning Applications.
Is This A Paid Service?
How Much Do The Existing Drawings Cost?
How Long Do The Existing Drawings Take?
When Should I Get The Existing Drawings Done?
We always recommend getting existing drawings once you’ve purchased the property and are confident with your multiple occupation HMO Conversion Plans.
If you haven’t bought the property yet, HMO Architect highly recommends our HMO Design Appraisal Service where we help you evaluate the best design scheme based on the likelihood of Planning Success.
Do You Go On-Site To Do The Existing Drawings?
What Do I Need To Start The Existing Drawings?
I’m Ready To Start, What Do I Do Next?
- Please click on the Blue Button below to submit your project details via our online form.
- We’ll get in touch to arrange a time to speak that works best for you.
The HMO Lifecycle - Existing Drawings

Would You Like Us To Create Highly Accurate & Detailed Existing Drawings Of Your HMO?
Book A FREE Discovery Call Today Today or Give Us A Call at (+44) 01223 776 997.
Why Clients Trust HMO Architect
Advisor
We are your Architect & Advisor. With over 15 years of experience investing in HMO’s and Buy-to-Let’s ourselves, we’ve made mistakes and learnt from them. Now we want to advise you so you can avoid costly mistakes.
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With over 750+ consultations and 150+ HMO projects completed, we have a lot of experience with different HMO projects across the country. We help you creatively optimise space to meet your investment goals.
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We are your eyes and ears in interactions with the Council, Builders and External Consultants. We report to to you all the time, every time so you can have complete peace of mind knowing your project is in good hands.
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We understand how important time is to you. Whether securing a deal, getting planning permission, or designing the layout, time is money and we try our best to complete your project on time and budget to the highest quality.
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