An HMO extension adds space to a shared house, usually a ground-floor bedroom with ensuite or a bigger communal kitchen. Peterhead is 28 miles north-east of Aberdeen. We price extensions for extra rooms there against Scotland’s HMO rules and the council’s written HMO standards, so work is planned to the standard an inspection looks for.
- Area
- Aberdeenshire, Scotland
- Postcodes
- AB42
- Location
- 28 miles north-east of Aberdeen
- Pricing region
- Scotland
What do extensions for extra rooms in Peterhead involve?
- Heating, insulation and glazing
- Planning route check and drawings
- Party wall coordination where needed
- Foundations, structure and roof
- Ensuite drainage and extraction
Which rules apply in Peterhead?
The rules below are the Scotland-wide position for this kind of work. Councils add their own standards and schemes on top, so we always check the address in Peterhead before we price.
- Scotland has no C4 use class: up to 5 residents can fall within Class 9 (houses), and HMO planning policy is set by each council, some of which require permission at lower numbers.
- A building warrant may be needed for a change of use or for installing a fire alarm system; check with the council’s building standards service.
- Councils set HMO fire standards through licence conditions, often including emergency lighting in larger HMOs.
- Kitchen, WC and bathroom ratios come from council standards; one WC and one bath or shower per 5 people is a common figure.
How much do extensions for extra rooms cost in Peterhead?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single-storey extension, about 15 m² | £35,000 – £60,000 | £33,250 – £57,000 | project |
| Single-storey extension per m² | £1,800 – £4,000 | £1,700 – £3,800 | m² |
Prices in Peterhead are shown with our regional adjustment for Scotland (below the UK average). Your quote is itemised and fixed in writing once the scope and specification are agreed.
How long does it take?
Typical time on site: 8–14 weeks. We agree the programme with you before starting and send photo updates as the work progresses.
When do Peterhead landlords need it?
Landlords in Peterhead most often ask us for this when:
- A kitchen too small for the number of sharers
- Adding a ground-floor room
Questions about extensions for extra rooms in Peterhead
Can I extend an HMO under permitted development?
Some extensions to houses are permitted development, but rules differ for HMOs and by nation and council. We check the address before design.
Do you cover all of Peterhead?
Yes. We work across Peterhead and the AB42 postcode areas, plus the rest of Aberdeenshire. Nearby places we also cover include Fraserburgh, Inverurie, Aberdeen.
Does a shared house in Peterhead need an HMO licence?
Yes, if 3 or more people who are not from one or two families share amenities as their main home: every HMO in Scotland needs a licence from the council, lasting up to 3 years.
How much do extensions for extra rooms cost in Peterhead?
Our guide ranges for Scotland are in the table on this page, and the guide-price tool gives a figure for your house. A fixed written quote follows a free site visit.
Extensions for extra rooms near Peterhead
- Fraserburgh · 15 mi
- Inverurie · 27 mi
- Aberdeen · 28 mi
- Nigg · 29 mi
- Westhill · 31 mi
- Elgin · 58 mi
- All of Aberdeenshire
Other HMO services in Peterhead
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Peterhead
- Communal kitchen refits in Peterhead
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Peterhead
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Peterhead
- Ensuite installation in Peterhead
- House to HMO conversion in Peterhead
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Peterhead
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Peterhead