An HMO extension adds space to a shared house, usually a ground-floor bedroom with ensuite or a bigger communal kitchen. Landlords in Salford (M5, M6, M17 and M50) usually come to us with a council letter, a fire risk assessment or a house they have just bought. We price from whichever you have. With students as well as working sharers renting in Salford, we plan bigger jobs for the gap between academic-year tenancies where we can.
- Area
- Greater Manchester, England
- Postcodes
- M5, M6, M17 and M50
- Location
- 2 miles west of Manchester
- Council
- Salford City Council
- Pricing region
- North West
What do extensions for extra rooms in Salford involve?
- Party wall coordination where needed
- Fire separation and detection extended to the new space
- Building control completion
- Foundations, structure and roof
- Kitchen or bedroom fit-out
Which rules apply in Salford?
Here is what usually applies to a Salford 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.
- 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.
- Council standards often step up at 5 and 6 sharers, for example a separate WC at 5 and a second bathroom from 6.
Salford City Council: local HMO schemes
| Article 4 (HMO) | In force in part of the council area Article 4 covers the whole city except Boothstown & Ellenbrook, Cadishead & Lower Irlam and Higher Irlam & Peel Green wards, from 17 Nov 2024 (earlier areas from 2018). |
|---|---|
| Additional licensing | New scheme from 24 Nov 2026 The small-HMO scheme ended on 19 Jul 2026. A new city-wide scheme for converted blocks of flats (section 257 HMOs) only runs from 24 Nov 2026 to 24 Nov 2031. |
| Selective licensing | In force in part of the council area Two schemes: Eccles/Barton/Winton areas 1 Sep 2022-31 Aug 2027; Broughton, Kersal & Broughton Park 21 Jan 2026-20 Jan 2031. |
Schemes change. Check the council’s current pages for the exact address in Salford before you buy or start work. Source: Salford City Council HMO licensing page, checked 2026-10-31.
How much do extensions for extra rooms cost in Salford?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single-storey extension, about 15 m² | £35,000 – £60,000 | £33,600 – £57,600 | project |
| Single-storey extension per m² | £1,800 – £4,000 | £1,750 – £3,850 | m² |
Prices in Salford are shown with our regional adjustment for North West (below 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 Salford, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
If the house is let to students, we work backwards from the next tenancy start date in Salford.
When do Salford landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- Adding a ground-floor room
- A kitchen too small for the number of sharers
Questions about extensions for extra rooms in Salford
Do you handle building control?
Yes, from application to completion certificate.
Do you cover all of Salford?
Yes. We work across Salford and the M5, M6, M17 and M50 postcode areas, plus the rest of Greater Manchester. Nearby places we also cover include Eccles, Old Trafford, Manchester.
Which council covers HMOs in Salford?
Salford is covered by Salford 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 Salford?
Our guide ranges for North 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 Salford
- Eccles · 2 mi
- Old Trafford · 2 mi
- Manchester · 2 mi
- Swinton · 3 mi
- Stretford · 3 mi
- Prestwich · 3 mi
- All of Greater Manchester
Other HMO services in Salford
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Salford
- Communal kitchen refits in Salford
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Salford
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Salford
- Ensuite installation in Salford
- House to HMO conversion in Salford
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Salford
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Salford