An HMO extension adds space to a shared house, usually a ground-floor bedroom with ensuite or a bigger communal kitchen. For a house in Dunstable we start with a measured survey, check the council’s written HMO standards for the number of sharers, and then price each item separately.
- Area
- Bedfordshire, England
- Postcodes
- LU6
- Location
- 31 miles north-west of London
- Pricing region
- East of England
What do extensions for extra rooms in Dunstable involve?
- Foundations, structure and roof
- Party wall coordination where needed
- Heating, insulation and glazing
- Kitchen or bedroom fit-out
- Building control completion
Which rules apply in Dunstable?
Here is what usually applies to a Dunstable job of this kind. It is general information rather than legal advice, and the council’s written HMO standards have the final detail.
- 7 or more sharers is a sui generis large HMO and normally needs planning permission.
- Building regulations cover structural changes, new partitions, ensuite drainage, fire-resisting construction and notifiable electrical work.
- Smoke alarms on every storey with living accommodation and CO alarms by fixed combustion appliances (other than gas cookers) are required by law.
- National rules ask for an adequate number of bathrooms, WCs and basins and suitably located kitchens; numeric ratios are set by each council.
How much do extensions for extra rooms cost in Dunstable?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single-storey extension, about 15 m² | £35,000 – £60,000 | £37,100 – £63,600 | project |
| Single-storey extension per m² | £1,800 – £4,000 | £1,900 – £4,250 | m² |
These are typical ranges including VAT, adjusted for East of England, where costs run above the UK average. The fixed price for a house in Dunstable follows a site visit.
How long does it take?
Allow 8–14 weeks on site for a typical job. Drawings, approvals and long-lead items such as kitchens or fire door sets are booked before we start.
When do Dunstable landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- Adding a ground-floor room
- Moving to more sharers with consent
Questions about extensions for extra rooms in Dunstable
Do you handle building control?
Yes, from application to completion certificate.
Which postcodes in Dunstable do you work in?
All of them, including LU6, and the surrounding parts of Bedfordshire.
Does a shared house in Dunstable need an HMO licence?
In England, a mandatory licence is needed for 5 or more people from 2 or more households. Smaller HMOs can need a licence where the council runs additional licensing, which is common in towns with many shared houses. Check the council’s website for the address.
How much do extensions for extra rooms cost in Dunstable?
Our guide ranges for East of England 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 Dunstable
- Luton · 5 mi
- Leighton Buzzard · 6 mi
- Harpenden · 9 mi
- Berkhamsted · 9 mi
- Hemel Hempstead · 10 mi
- Ampthill · 10 mi
- All of Bedfordshire
Other HMO services in Dunstable
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Dunstable
- Communal kitchen refits in Dunstable
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Dunstable
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Dunstable
- Ensuite installation in Dunstable
- House to HMO conversion in Dunstable
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Dunstable
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Dunstable