An HMO extension adds space to a shared house, usually a ground-floor bedroom with ensuite or a bigger communal kitchen. In Arbroath, a town of about 24,000 people in Angus, the work is planned around the HMO rules for Scotland and the council’s written HMO standards.
- Area
- Angus, Scotland
- Postcodes
- DD11
- Location
- 16 miles north-east of Dundee
- Pricing region
- Scotland
What do extensions for extra rooms in Arbroath involve?
- Planning route check and drawings
- Fire separation and detection extended to the new space
- Kitchen or bedroom fit-out
- Ensuite drainage and extraction
- Heating, insulation and glazing
Which rules apply in Arbroath?
Here is what usually applies to a Arbroath job of this kind. It is general information rather than legal advice, and the council’s written HMO standards have the final detail.
- 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.
- The tolerable standard requires interlinked smoke alarms in the main living room and circulation spaces and a heat alarm in the kitchen; licensed HMOs must meet the council’s higher standard.
- 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 Arbroath?
| 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 Arbroath 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 Arbroath landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Arbroath:
- Adding a ground-floor room
- A kitchen too small for the number of sharers
Questions about extensions for extra rooms in Arbroath
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.
How far do you travel from Arbroath?
We cover the whole of Angus and work UK-wide. For Arbroath the nearest towns on our list are Forfar (13 miles), Dundee (16 miles), Saint Andrews (17 miles).
Does a shared house in Arbroath 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 Arbroath?
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 Arbroath
- Forfar · 13 mi
- Dundee · 16 mi
- Saint Andrews · 17 mi
- Glenrothes · 34 mi
- Perth · 34 mi
- Kirkcaldy · 38 mi
- All of Angus
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