An HMO extension adds space to a shared house, usually a ground-floor bedroom with ensuite or a bigger communal kitchen. Romford is 14 miles east of London. We price extensions for extra rooms there against England’s HMO rules and the council’s written HMO standards, so work is planned to the standard an inspection looks for.
- Area
- Greater London, England
- Postcodes
- RM1, RM2, RM7 and RM12
- Location
- 14 miles east of London
- Pricing region
- London
What do extensions for extra rooms in Romford involve?
- Foundations, structure and roof
- Party wall coordination where needed
- Kitchen or bedroom fit-out
- Heating, insulation and glazing
- Ensuite drainage and extraction
Which rules apply in Romford?
Extensions for extra rooms in Romford must satisfy national law for England, the council’s written HMO standards and, where walls, drainage or fire separation change, the building rules. In short:
- 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.
- 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 Romford?
| 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 |
These are typical ranges including VAT, adjusted for London, where costs run above the UK average. The fixed price for a house in Romford follows a site visit.
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 Romford 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 Romford
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 Romford?
We cover the whole of Greater London and work UK-wide. For Romford the nearest towns on our list are Hornchurch (2 miles), Dagenham (2 miles), Becontree (3 miles).
Does a shared house in Romford 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 Romford?
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 Romford
- Hornchurch · 2 mi
- Dagenham · 2 mi
- Becontree · 3 mi
- Ilford · 5 mi
- Barking · 5 mi
- Thamesmead · 6 mi
- All of Greater London
Other HMO services in Romford
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Romford
- Communal kitchen refits in Romford
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Romford
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Romford
- Ensuite installation in Romford
- House to HMO conversion in Romford
- Student HMO refurbishment in Romford
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Romford