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 Craigavon we start with a measured survey, check the NI HMO standards and licence conditions for the number of sharers, and then price each item separately.
- Area
- County Armagh, Northern Ireland
- Postcodes
- BT62, BT63, BT64 and BT65
- Location
- 21 miles south-west of Belfast
- Pricing region
- Northern Ireland
What do extensions for extra rooms in Craigavon involve?
- Ensuite drainage and extraction
- Planning route check and drawings
- Kitchen or bedroom fit-out
- Foundations, structure and roof
- Party wall coordination where needed
Which rules apply in Craigavon?
The rules below are the Northern Ireland-wide position for this kind of work. The NI HMO Unit’s standards and licence conditions apply on top, so we always check the address in Craigavon before we price.
- All new HMOs need planning permission; councils such as Belfast apply HMO policy areas and limits on concentration.
- New HMOs need building control approval as well as planning permission.
- The NIFRS HMO Fire Safety Guide (July 2026) usually expects Grade D1 interlinked detection in smaller shared houses and a Grade A system with more than 6 occupants or over 200 m².
- Kitchens, bathrooms and WCs must meet the 2019 living accommodation standard regulations and licence conditions.
How much do extensions for extra rooms cost in Craigavon?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single-storey extension, about 15 m² | £35,000 – £60,000 | £31,500 – £54,000 | project |
| Single-storey extension per m² | £1,800 – £4,000 | £1,600 – £3,600 | m² |
Use these as a starting point for budgeting. Access, condition and the council’s requirements in Craigavon can move the figure either way, which is why we quote after seeing the house.
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 Craigavon landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Craigavon:
- A kitchen too small for the number of sharers
- Moving to more sharers with consent
Questions about extensions for extra rooms in Craigavon
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 Craigavon?
Yes. We work across Craigavon and the BT62, BT63, BT64 and BT65 postcode areas, plus the rest of County Armagh. Nearby places we also cover include Portadown, Banbridge, Armagh.
Does a shared house in Craigavon need an HMO licence?
Yes, if 3 or more people forming more than two households live there as their main home and pay rent. Licensing for every council in Northern Ireland is run by the NI HMO Unit at Belfast City Council.
How much do extensions for extra rooms cost in Craigavon?
Our guide ranges for Northern Ireland 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 Craigavon
- Portadown · 3 mi
- Banbridge · 8 mi
- Armagh · 13 mi
- Lisburn · 15 mi
- Newry · 19 mi
- Antrim · 20 mi
- All of County Armagh
Other HMO services in Craigavon
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Craigavon
- Communal kitchen refits in Craigavon
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Craigavon
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Craigavon
- Ensuite installation in Craigavon
- House to HMO conversion in Craigavon
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Craigavon
- Student HMO refurbishment in Craigavon