An HMO extension adds space to a shared house, usually a ground-floor bedroom with ensuite or a bigger communal kitchen. In Falmouth, a town of about 32,000 people in Cornwall, the work is planned around the HMO rules for England and the council’s written HMO standards.
- Area
- Cornwall, England
- Postcodes
- TR10 and TR11
- Location
- 44 miles west of Plymouth
- Pricing region
- South West
What do extensions for extra rooms in Falmouth involve?
- Ensuite drainage and extraction
- Party wall coordination where needed
- Heating, insulation and glazing
- Kitchen or bedroom fit-out
- Fire separation and detection extended to the new space
Which rules apply in Falmouth?
Extensions for extra rooms in Falmouth must satisfy national law for England, the council’s written HMO standards and, where walls, drainage or fire separation change, the building rules. In short:
- 7 or more sharers is a sui generis large HMO and normally needs planning permission.
- A conversion can be a material change of use under the building regulations, so confirm with building control before work starts.
- The Fire Safety Order 2005 applies to the common parts of HMOs, enforced by the fire and rescue authority.
- 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 Falmouth?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single-storey extension, about 15 m² | £35,000 – £60,000 | £36,400 – £62,400 | project |
| Single-storey extension per m² | £1,800 – £4,000 | £1,850 – £4,150 | m² |
Use these as a starting point for budgeting. Access, condition and the council’s requirements in Falmouth can move the figure either way, which is why we quote after seeing the house.
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 Falmouth landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- Adding a ground-floor room
- A kitchen too small for the number of sharers
Questions about extensions for extra rooms in Falmouth
Is a kitchen extension worth it?
Often, when the existing kitchen limits how many people the council will allow. A bigger kitchen can unlock an extra room.
How far do you travel from Falmouth?
We cover the whole of Cornwall and work UK-wide. For Falmouth the nearest towns on our list are Truro (8 miles), Redruth (9 miles), Camborne (11 miles).
Does a shared house in Falmouth 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 Falmouth?
Our guide ranges for South West 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 Falmouth
- Truro · 8 mi
- Redruth · 9 mi
- Camborne · 11 mi
- Newquay · 18 mi
- St Austell · 18 mi
- Plymouth · 44 mi
- All of Cornwall
Other HMO services in Falmouth
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Falmouth
- Communal kitchen refits in Falmouth
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Falmouth
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Falmouth
- Ensuite installation in Falmouth
- House to HMO conversion in Falmouth
- Sound insulation in Falmouth
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Falmouth