An HMO extension adds space to a shared house, usually a ground-floor bedroom with ensuite or a bigger communal kitchen. In Eastleigh, a town of around 55,000 people in Hampshire, the work is planned around the HMO rules for England and the council’s written HMO standards.
- Area
- Hampshire, England
- Postcodes
- SO50
- Location
- 5 miles north-east of Southampton
- Pricing region
- South East
What do extensions for extra rooms in Eastleigh involve?
- Party wall coordination where needed
- Kitchen or bedroom fit-out
- Heating, insulation and glazing
- Planning route check and drawings
- Building control completion
Which rules apply in Eastleigh?
Here is what usually applies to a Eastleigh job of this kind. It is general information rather than legal advice, and the council’s written HMO standards have the final detail.
- 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.
- 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 Eastleigh?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single-storey extension, about 15 m² | £35,000 – £60,000 | £39,200 – £67,200 | project |
| Single-storey extension per m² | £1,800 – £4,000 | £2,000 – £4,500 | m² |
Prices in Eastleigh are shown with our regional adjustment for South East (above 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 Eastleigh, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Eastleigh landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Eastleigh:
- A kitchen too small for the number of sharers
- Moving to more sharers with consent
Questions about extensions for extra rooms in Eastleigh
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 Eastleigh?
We cover the whole of Hampshire and work UK-wide. For Eastleigh the nearest towns on our list are Southampton (5 miles), Winchester (7 miles), Totton (7 miles).
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Eastleigh?
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 Eastleigh?
Our guide ranges for South East 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 Eastleigh
- Southampton · 5 mi
- Winchester · 7 mi
- Totton · 7 mi
- Hythe · 8 mi
- Fareham · 11 mi
- Cowes · 14 mi
- All of Hampshire
Other HMO services in Eastleigh
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- Communal kitchen refits in Eastleigh
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Eastleigh
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Eastleigh
- Ensuite installation in Eastleigh
- House to HMO conversion in Eastleigh
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Eastleigh
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Eastleigh