An HMO extension adds space to a shared house, usually a ground-floor bedroom with ensuite or a bigger communal kitchen. In Paignton, a town of around 70,000 people in Devon, the work is planned around the HMO rules for England and the council’s written HMO standards.
- Area
- Devon, England
- Postcodes
- TQ3
- Location
- 20 miles south of Exeter
- Pricing region
- South West
What do extensions for extra rooms in Paignton involve?
- Ensuite drainage and extraction
- Kitchen or bedroom fit-out
- Fire separation and detection extended to the new space
- Planning route check and drawings
- Building control completion
Which rules apply in Paignton?
The rules below are the England-wide position for this kind of work. Councils add their own standards and schemes on top, so we always check the address in Paignton before we price.
- 3–6 unrelated sharers is use class C4; changing from a family house is usually permitted development unless an Article 4 direction applies.
- 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 Paignton?
| 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 |
Prices in Paignton are shown with our regional adjustment for South West (above 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 Paignton, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Paignton landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- Adding a ground-floor room
- Moving to more sharers with consent
Questions about extensions for extra rooms in Paignton
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 Paignton?
Yes. We work across Paignton and the TQ3 postcode areas, plus the rest of Devon. Nearby places we also cover include Torquay, Newton Abbot, Exmouth.
Does a shared house in Paignton 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 Paignton?
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 Paignton
- Torquay · 3 mi
- Newton Abbot · 7 mi
- Exmouth · 14 mi
- Heavitree · 20 mi
- Exeter · 20 mi
- Plymstock · 24 mi
- All of Devon
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