Should room sizes be shown on HMO plans?

Showing approximate room dimensions helps tenants and can support licensing packs. Accuracy depends on the measurements you supply.

Do you need to visit an occupied HMO?

Not for a Sketchplan redraw. The landlord, agent or inventory clerk can measure and sketch, then upload.

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Floor Plans for HMO and Room Lets

How landlords and agents use floor plans for HMO licensing, room-by-room marketing and inventories — and how to produce one from a sketch.

The Sketchplan Team4 August 20261 min read

Floor plan layout suitable for an HMO or room let

Do HMOs need a floor plan?

Many HMO licensing applications and room-by-room marketing packs benefit from a clear floor plan showing each bedroom and shared space. You can create one from a careful sketch and measurements without arranging a full surveyor visit, though some councils specify their own drawing standards — check local guidance.

Key takeaways

Label every lettable room clearly.
Show shared kitchens, bathrooms and circulation.
Room-by-room marketing works better with a plan.
Sketch remotely to avoid disturbing tenants.
Confirm any council-specific drawing rules for licensing.

Ready to turn your sketch into a floor plan?

Upload your hand-drawn sketch and measurements and our team will redraw them into a clean, professional floor plan — ready for listings, lettings, planning or marketing.

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HMO and room-let marketing fails when applicants cannot tell which room is which. A clear floor plan fixes that — and supports inventories and many licensing packs.

What to show on an HMO floor plan

Each bedroom (with a consistent naming scheme)
Shared kitchen, bathrooms and living spaces
Stairs and fire escape routes if relevant to your pack
Approximate room dimensions where helpful
Outdoor / amenity space if marketed

Workflow without disturbing tenants

Visit once with a laser measure and sketch pad
Label rooms the way you advertise them
Upload the sketch
Attach the plan to adverts and licensing files

More landlord guidance: floor plans for landlords and the /landlords page. See pricing for per-plan costs.

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Frequently asked questions

Yes. Sketch the layout, label rooms (including shared spaces) and send measurements. We produce a clean plan suitable for marketing and many documentation packs.

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The Sketchplan team redraws hand-drawn sketches and measured notes into clean, professional CAD-style floor plans for estate agents, landlords, homeowners and property photographers across the UK.

Ready to turn your sketch into a floor plan?

Upload your hand-drawn sketch and measurements and our team will redraw them into a clean, professional floor plan — ready for listings, lettings, planning or marketing.

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