An HMO extension adds space to a shared house, usually a ground-floor bedroom with ensuite or a bigger communal kitchen. Stevenage is 25 miles south-west of Cambridge. 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
- Hertfordshire, England
- Postcodes
- SG1 and SG4
- Location
- 25 miles south-west of Cambridge
- Pricing region
- East of England
What do extensions for extra rooms in Stevenage involve?
- Kitchen or bedroom fit-out
- Building control completion
- Planning route check and drawings
- Heating, insulation and glazing
- Foundations, structure and roof
Which rules apply in Stevenage?
Here is what usually applies to a Stevenage 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.
- Building regulations cover structural changes, new partitions, ensuite drainage, fire-resisting construction and notifiable electrical work.
- The Fire Safety Order 2005 applies to the common parts of HMOs, enforced by the fire and rescue authority.
- 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 Stevenage?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single-storey extension, about 15 m² | £35,000 – £60,000 | £37,100 – £63,600 | project |
| Single-storey extension per m² | £1,800 – £4,000 | £1,900 – £4,250 | m² |
Prices in Stevenage are shown with our regional adjustment for East of England (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 Stevenage 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 Stevenage
Will the extension affect neighbours?
Possibly, if it is on or near a boundary. Party wall procedures may apply in England and Wales.
Which postcodes in Stevenage do you work in?
All of them, including SG1 and SG4, and the surrounding parts of Hertfordshire.
Does a shared house in Stevenage 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 Stevenage?
Our guide ranges for East of England 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 Stevenage
- Hitchin · 5 mi
- Letchworth Garden City · 5 mi
- Welwyn Garden City · 7 mi
- Harpenden · 9 mi
- Hertford · 9 mi
- Luton · 9 mi
- All of Hertfordshire
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- House to HMO conversion in Stevenage
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