An HMO extension adds space to a shared house, usually a ground-floor bedroom with ensuite or a bigger communal kitchen. Dundee is 37 miles north of Edinburgh. We price extensions for extra rooms there against Scotland’s HMO rules and the council’s written HMO standards, so work is planned to the standard an inspection looks for. Dundee has a university population, so many shared houses are let to students on yearly tenancies, and summer is the main window for works.
- Area
- Dundee City, Scotland
- Postcodes
- DD1 and DD4
- Location
- 37 miles north of Edinburgh
- Council
- Dundee City Council
- Pricing region
- Scotland
What do extensions for extra rooms in Dundee involve?
- Fire separation and detection extended to the new space
- Heating, insulation and glazing
- Foundations, structure and roof
- Party wall coordination where needed
- Planning route check and drawings
Which rules apply in Dundee?
Extensions for extra rooms in Dundee must satisfy national law for Scotland, the council’s written HMO standards and, where walls, drainage or fire separation change, the building rules. In short:
- Scotland has no C4 use class: up to 5 residents can fall within Class 9 (houses), and HMO planning policy is set by each council, some of which require permission at lower numbers.
- A building warrant may be needed for a change of use or for installing a fire alarm system; check with the council’s building standards service.
- Councils set HMO fire standards through licence conditions, often including emergency lighting in larger HMOs.
- Kitchen, WC and bathroom ratios come from council standards; one WC and one bath or shower per 5 people is a common figure.
How much do extensions for extra rooms cost in Dundee?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single-storey extension, about 15 m² | £35,000 – £60,000 | £33,250 – £57,000 | project |
| Single-storey extension per m² | £1,800 – £4,000 | £1,700 – £3,800 | m² |
Prices in Dundee are shown with our regional adjustment for Scotland (below the UK average). Your quote is itemised and fixed in writing once the scope and specification are agreed.
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.
If the house is let to students, we work backwards from the next tenancy start date in Dundee.
When do Dundee landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- Moving to more sharers with consent
- Adding a ground-floor room
Questions about extensions for extra rooms in Dundee
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.
How far do you travel from Dundee?
We cover the whole of Dundee City and work UK-wide. For Dundee the nearest towns on our list are Saint Andrews (11 miles), Forfar (12 miles), Arbroath (16 miles).
Which council covers HMOs in Dundee?
Dundee is covered by Dundee City Council. We read the council’s written HMO standards before pricing, and you should check the licence position for the exact address.
How much do extensions for extra rooms cost in Dundee?
Our guide ranges for Scotland 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 Dundee
- Saint Andrews · 11 mi
- Forfar · 12 mi
- Arbroath · 16 mi
- Perth · 18 mi
- Glenrothes · 20 mi
- Kirkcaldy · 25 mi
- All of Dundee City
Other HMO services in Dundee
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Dundee
- Communal kitchen refits in Dundee
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Dundee
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Dundee
- Ensuite installation in Dundee
- House to HMO conversion in Dundee
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Dundee
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Dundee