An HMO extension adds space to a shared house, usually a ground-floor bedroom with ensuite or a bigger communal kitchen. In Waterlooville, a town of around 65,000 people in Hampshire, the work is planned around the HMO rules for England and the council’s written HMO standards.
- Area
- Hampshire, England
- Postcodes
- PO7 and PO8
- Location
- 16 miles east of Southampton
- Pricing region
- South East
What do extensions for extra rooms in Waterlooville involve?
- Fire separation and detection extended to the new space
- Heating, insulation and glazing
- Ensuite drainage and extraction
- Planning route check and drawings
- Foundations, structure and roof
Which rules apply in Waterlooville?
Here is what usually applies to a Waterlooville 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.
- 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 Waterlooville?
| 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 Waterlooville 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?
Allow 8–14 weeks on site for a typical job. Drawings, approvals and long-lead items such as kitchens or fire door sets are booked before we start.
When do Waterlooville landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Waterlooville:
- A kitchen too small for the number of sharers
- Moving to more sharers with consent
Questions about extensions for extra rooms in Waterlooville
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.
Which postcodes in Waterlooville do you work in?
All of them, including PO7 and PO8, and the surrounding parts of Hampshire.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Waterlooville?
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 Waterlooville?
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 Waterlooville
- Havant · 3 mi
- Portsmouth · 6 mi
- Fareham · 7 mi
- Gosport · 7 mi
- Chichester · 11 mi
- Ryde · 12 mi
- All of Hampshire
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