HMORefurbishment

Greater London, England

Extensions for extra rooms in Hampton

We carry out extensions for extra rooms in Hampton, 12 miles south-west of London, working to the HMO rules that apply in England and to the council’s written HMO standards.

Three-storey house under full scaffolding with guardrails and brick guards during refurbishment works

An HMO extension adds space to a shared house, usually a ground-floor bedroom with ensuite or a bigger communal kitchen. In Hampton, a town of about 20,000 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
KT8 and TW12
Location
12 miles south-west of London
Pricing region
London

What do extensions for extra rooms in Hampton involve?

  • Planning route check and drawings
  • Fire separation and detection extended to the new space
  • Kitchen or bedroom fit-out
  • Foundations, structure and roof
  • Building control completion

Which rules apply in Hampton?

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 Hampton 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.
  • Building regulations cover structural changes, new partitions, ensuite drainage, fire-resisting construction and notifiable electrical work.
  • Fire precautions follow a risk assessment; the LACORS Housing – Fire Safety guide (2008) is guidance, not law, but many councils base their standards on it.
  • Council standards often step up at 5 and 6 sharers, for example a separate WC at 5 and a second bathroom from 6.

How much do extensions for extra rooms cost in Hampton?

ItemUK typicalLocal guidePer
Single-storey extension, about 15 m²£35,000 – £60,000£44,800 – £76,800project
Single-storey extension per m²£1,800 – £4,000£2,300 – £5,100m²

Use these as a starting point for budgeting. Access, condition and the council’s requirements in Hampton can move the figure either way, which is why we quote after seeing the house.

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.

When do Hampton landlords need it?

We usually get the call when:

  • A kitchen too small for the number of sharers
  • Adding a ground-floor room

Questions about extensions for extra rooms in Hampton

Do you handle building control?

Yes, from application to completion certificate.

Which postcodes in Hampton do you work in?

All of them, including KT8 and TW12, and the surrounding parts of Greater London.

Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Hampton?

With the local council for the address. Councils in England can add additional licensing and Article 4 directions on top of the national rules. Check the council’s website for the exact address before you buy or start work.

How much do extensions for extra rooms cost in Hampton?

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.

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Planning HMO works?

Free site visit, then a fixed written quote itemised against your council’s standards.

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