An HMO extension adds space to a shared house, usually a ground-floor bedroom with ensuite or a bigger communal kitchen. Landlords in Coleraine (BT51 and BT52) 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. With students as well as working sharers renting in Coleraine, we plan bigger jobs for the gap between academic-year tenancies where we can.
- Area
- County Londonderry, Northern Ireland
- Postcodes
- BT51 and BT52
- Location
- 27 miles east of Derry
- Pricing region
- Northern Ireland
What do extensions for extra rooms in Coleraine involve?
- Party wall coordination where needed
- Kitchen or bedroom fit-out
- Heating, insulation and glazing
- Building control completion
- Foundations, structure and roof
Which rules apply in Coleraine?
Here is what usually applies to a Coleraine job of this kind. It is general information rather than legal advice, and the NI HMO standards and licence conditions have the final detail.
- 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.
- Doors on protected routes are typically FD30 or FD30S, self-closing on three hinges; emergency lighting is required in HMOs of 4 or more storeys.
- Kitchens, bathrooms and WCs must meet the 2019 living accommodation standard regulations and licence conditions.
How much do extensions for extra rooms cost in Coleraine?
| 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 |
Prices in Coleraine are shown with our regional adjustment for Northern Ireland (below the UK average). Your quote is itemised and fixed in writing once the scope and specification are agreed.
How long does it take?
Most jobs of this kind take 8–14 weeks. If a council deadline applies in Coleraine, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
For student houses in Coleraine, booking by spring is the safest way to make the summer gap.
When do Coleraine landlords need it?
Landlords in Coleraine most often ask us for this when:
- Moving to more sharers with consent
- A kitchen too small for the number of sharers
Questions about extensions for extra rooms in Coleraine
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 Coleraine?
We cover the whole of County Londonderry and work UK-wide. For Coleraine the nearest towns on our list are Ballymena (24 miles), Derry (27 miles), Londonderry County Borough (27 miles).
Does a shared house in Coleraine 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 Coleraine?
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 Coleraine
- Ballymena · 24 mi
- Derry · 27 mi
- Londonderry County Borough · 27 mi
- Antrim · 34 mi
- Strabane · 38 mi
- Larne · 39 mi
- All of County Londonderry
Other HMO services in Coleraine
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Coleraine
- Communal kitchen refits in Coleraine
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Coleraine
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Coleraine
- Ensuite installation in Coleraine
- House to HMO conversion in Coleraine
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Coleraine
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Coleraine