An HMO extension adds space to a shared house, usually a ground-floor bedroom with ensuite or a bigger communal kitchen. In Fulham, a town of around 85,000 people in Greater London, the work is planned around the HMO rules for England and the council’s written HMO standards.
- Area
- Greater London, England
- Postcodes
- SW6
- Location
- 4 miles south-west of London
- Pricing region
- London
What do extensions for extra rooms in Fulham involve?
- Planning route check and drawings
- Fire separation and detection extended to the new space
- Ensuite drainage and extraction
- Heating, insulation and glazing
- Foundations, structure and roof
Which rules apply in Fulham?
Here is what usually applies to a Fulham job of this kind. It is general information rather than legal advice, and the council’s written HMO standards have the final detail.
- 7 or more sharers is a sui generis large HMO and normally needs planning permission.
- Building regulations cover structural changes, new partitions, ensuite drainage, fire-resisting construction and notifiable electrical work.
- Smoke alarms on every storey with living accommodation and CO alarms by fixed combustion appliances (other than gas cookers) are required by law.
- 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 Fulham?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single-storey extension, about 15 m² | £35,000 – £60,000 | £44,800 – £76,800 | project |
| Single-storey extension per m² | £1,800 – £4,000 | £2,300 – £5,100 | m² |
Prices in Fulham are shown with our regional adjustment for London (above the UK average). Your quote is itemised and fixed in writing once the scope and specification are agreed.
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 Fulham landlords need it?
Landlords in Fulham 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 Fulham
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.
Do you cover all of Fulham?
Yes. We work across Fulham and the SW6 postcode areas, plus the rest of Greater London. Nearby places we also cover include Chelsea, Putney, Battersea.
Does a shared house in Fulham 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 Fulham?
Our guide ranges for London 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 Fulham
- Chelsea · 1 mi
- Putney · 2 mi
- Battersea · 2 mi
- Shepherds Bush · 2 mi
- Barnes · 2 mi
- Notting Hill · 2 mi
- All of Greater London
Other HMO services in Fulham
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Fulham
- Communal kitchen refits in Fulham
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Fulham
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Fulham
- Ensuite installation in Fulham
- House to HMO conversion in Fulham
- Student HMO refurbishment in Fulham
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Fulham