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 Strabane 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 Tyrone, Northern Ireland
- Postcodes
- BT82
- Location
- 14 miles south-west of Derry
- Pricing region
- Northern Ireland
What do extensions for extra rooms in Strabane involve?
- Building control completion
- Planning route check and drawings
- Party wall coordination where needed
- Kitchen or bedroom fit-out
- Foundations, structure and roof
Which rules apply in Strabane?
Here is what usually applies to a Strabane 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 Strabane?
| 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 |
These are typical ranges including VAT, adjusted for Northern Ireland, where costs run below the UK average. The fixed price for a house in Strabane follows a site visit.
How long does it take?
Most jobs of this kind take 8–14 weeks. If a council deadline applies in Strabane, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Strabane landlords need it?
Landlords in Strabane most often ask us for this when:
- A kitchen too small for the number of sharers
- Adding a ground-floor room
Questions about extensions for extra rooms in Strabane
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 Strabane?
We cover the whole of County Tyrone and work UK-wide. For Strabane the nearest towns on our list are Londonderry County Borough (14 miles), Derry (14 miles), Omagh (17 miles).
Does a shared house in Strabane 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 Strabane?
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 Strabane
- Londonderry County Borough · 14 mi
- Derry · 14 mi
- Omagh · 17 mi
- Enniskillen · 34 mi
- Coleraine · 38 mi
- Armagh · 46 mi
- All of County Tyrone
Other HMO services in Strabane
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Strabane
- Communal kitchen refits in Strabane
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Strabane
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Strabane
- Ensuite installation in Strabane
- House to HMO conversion in Strabane
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Strabane
- Full HMO refurbishment in Strabane