An HMO extension adds space to a shared house, usually a ground-floor bedroom with ensuite or a bigger communal kitchen. In Faversham, a town of about 23,000 people in Kent, the work is planned around the HMO rules for England and the council’s written HMO standards.
- Area
- Kent, England
- Postcodes
- ME13
- Location
- 46 miles east of London
- Pricing region
- South East
What do extensions for extra rooms in Faversham involve?
- Planning route check and drawings
- Fire separation and detection extended to the new space
- Foundations, structure and roof
- Ensuite drainage and extraction
- Kitchen or bedroom fit-out
Which rules apply in Faversham?
Extensions for extra rooms in Faversham must satisfy national law for England, the council’s written HMO standards and, where walls, drainage or fire separation change, the building rules. In short:
- 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.
- Smoke alarms on every storey with living accommodation and CO alarms by fixed combustion appliances (other than gas cookers) are required by law.
- Council standards often step up at 5 and 6 sharers, for example a separate WC at 5 and a second bathroom from 6.
How much do extensions for extra rooms cost in Faversham?
| 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 |
These are typical ranges including VAT, adjusted for South East, where costs run above the UK average. The fixed price for a house in Faversham follows a site visit.
How long does it take?
Most jobs of this kind take 8–14 weeks. If a council deadline applies in Faversham, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Faversham landlords need it?
Landlords in Faversham most often ask us for this when:
- Moving to more sharers with consent
- A kitchen too small for the number of sharers
Questions about extensions for extra rooms in Faversham
Will the extension affect neighbours?
Possibly, if it is on or near a boundary. Party wall procedures may apply in England and Wales.
Do you cover all of Faversham?
Yes. We work across Faversham and the ME13 postcode areas, plus the rest of Kent. Nearby places we also cover include Whitstable, Sittingbourne, Canterbury.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Faversham?
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 Faversham?
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 Faversham
- Whitstable · 7 mi
- Sittingbourne · 7 mi
- Canterbury · 9 mi
- Herne Bay · 11 mi
- Ashford (Kent) · 12 mi
- Gillingham · 16 mi
- All of Kent
Other HMO services in Faversham
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Faversham
- Communal kitchen refits in Faversham
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Faversham
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Faversham
- Ensuite installation in Faversham
- House to HMO conversion in Faversham
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Faversham
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Faversham