An HMO extension adds space to a shared house, usually a ground-floor bedroom with ensuite or a bigger communal kitchen. Landlords in March (PE15) usually come to us with a council letter, a fire risk assessment or a house they have just bought. We price from whichever you have.
- Area
- Cambridgeshire, England
- Postcodes
- PE15
- Location
- 14 miles east of Peterborough
- Pricing region
- East of England
What do extensions for extra rooms in March involve?
- Foundations, structure and roof
- Kitchen or bedroom fit-out
- Heating, insulation and glazing
- Ensuite drainage and extraction
- Party wall coordination where needed
Which rules apply in March?
Here is what usually applies to a March job of this kind. It is general information rather than legal advice, and the council’s written HMO standards have the final detail.
- 3–6 unrelated sharers is use class C4; changing from a family house is usually permitted development unless an Article 4 direction applies.
- 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 March?
| 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 March follows a site visit.
How long does it take?
Most jobs of this kind take 8–14 weeks. If a council deadline applies in March, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do March landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in March:
- A kitchen too small for the number of sharers
- Moving to more sharers with consent
Questions about extensions for extra rooms in March
Will the extension affect neighbours?
Possibly, if it is on or near a boundary. Party wall procedures may apply in England and Wales.
How far do you travel from March?
We cover the whole of Cambridgeshire and work UK-wide. For March the nearest towns on our list are Wisbech (8 miles), Ely (13 miles), Peterborough (14 miles).
Does a shared house in March 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 March?
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 March
- Wisbech · 8 mi
- Ely · 13 mi
- Peterborough · 14 mi
- King's Lynn · 19 mi
- Spalding · 19 mi
- Huntingdon · 19 mi
- All of Cambridgeshire
Other HMO services in March
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in March
- Communal kitchen refits in March
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in March
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in March
- Ensuite installation in March
- House to HMO conversion in March
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in March
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in March