An HMO extension adds space to a shared house, usually a ground-floor bedroom with ensuite or a bigger communal kitchen. Landlords in Folkestone (CT19, CT20 and CT50) usually come to us with a council letter, a fire risk assessment or a house they have just bought. We price from whichever you have.
- Area
- Kent, England
- Postcodes
- CT19, CT20 and CT50
- Location
- 60 miles east of Brighton
- Pricing region
- South East
What do extensions for extra rooms in Folkestone involve?
- Party wall coordination where needed
- Ensuite drainage and extraction
- Kitchen or bedroom fit-out
- Planning route check and drawings
- Heating, insulation and glazing
Which rules apply in Folkestone?
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 Folkestone 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.
- The Fire Safety Order 2005 applies to the common parts of HMOs, enforced by the fire and rescue authority.
- 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 Folkestone?
| 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 Folkestone 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 Folkestone landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Folkestone:
- A kitchen too small for the number of sharers
- Adding a ground-floor room
Questions about extensions for extra rooms in Folkestone
Do you handle building control?
Yes, from application to completion certificate.
Do you cover all of Folkestone?
Yes. We work across Folkestone and the CT19, CT20 and CT50 postcode areas, plus the rest of Kent. Nearby places we also cover include Dover, Ashford (Kent), Deal.
Does a shared house in Folkestone 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 Folkestone?
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 Folkestone
- Dover · 7 mi
- Ashford (Kent) · 13 mi
- Deal · 14 mi
- Canterbury · 14 mi
- Faversham · 20 mi
- Herne Bay · 20 mi
- All of Kent
Other HMO services in Folkestone
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Folkestone
- Communal kitchen refits in Folkestone
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Folkestone
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Folkestone
- Ensuite installation in Folkestone
- House to HMO conversion in Folkestone
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Folkestone
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Folkestone