An HMO extension adds space to a shared house, usually a ground-floor bedroom with ensuite or a bigger communal kitchen. New Milton is 15 miles south-west of Southampton. 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
- Hampshire, England
- Postcodes
- BH25
- Location
- 15 miles south-west of Southampton
- Pricing region
- South East
What do extensions for extra rooms in New Milton involve?
- Foundations, structure and roof
- Kitchen or bedroom fit-out
- Planning route check and drawings
- Ensuite drainage and extraction
- Fire separation and detection extended to the new space
Which rules apply in New Milton?
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 New Milton 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.
- A conversion can be a material change of use under the building regulations, so confirm with building control before work starts.
- 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 New Milton?
| 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 |
Use these as a starting point for budgeting. Access, condition and the council’s requirements in New Milton 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 New Milton landlords need it?
Landlords in New Milton most often ask us for this when:
- Adding a ground-floor room
- A kitchen too small for the number of sharers
Questions about extensions for extra rooms in New Milton
Do you handle building control?
Yes, from application to completion certificate.
How far do you travel from New Milton?
We cover the whole of Hampshire and work UK-wide. For New Milton the nearest towns on our list are Christchurch (5 miles), Bournemouth (10 miles), Hythe (14 miles).
Does a shared house in New Milton 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 New Milton?
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 New Milton
- Christchurch · 5 mi
- Bournemouth · 10 mi
- Hythe · 14 mi
- Totton · 14 mi
- Poole · 14 mi
- Southampton · 15 mi
- All of Hampshire
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- EPC and energy upgrades in New Milton
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