An HMO extension adds space to a shared house, usually a ground-floor bedroom with ensuite or a bigger communal kitchen. Landlords in Sittingbourne (ME10) 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
- ME10
- Location
- 39 miles east of London
- Pricing region
- South East
What do extensions for extra rooms in Sittingbourne involve?
- Party wall coordination where needed
- Fire separation and detection extended to the new space
- Kitchen or bedroom fit-out
- Foundations, structure and roof
- Heating, insulation and glazing
Which rules apply in Sittingbourne?
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 Sittingbourne before we price.
- 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.
- 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 Sittingbourne?
| 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 Sittingbourne 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?
Most jobs of this kind take 8–14 weeks. If a council deadline applies in Sittingbourne, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Sittingbourne 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 Sittingbourne
Is a kitchen extension worth it?
Often, when the existing kitchen limits how many people the council will allow. A bigger kitchen can unlock an extra room.
Do you cover all of Sittingbourne?
Yes. We work across Sittingbourne and the ME10 postcode areas, plus the rest of Kent. Nearby places we also cover include Faversham, Gillingham, Chatham.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Sittingbourne?
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 Sittingbourne?
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 Sittingbourne
- Faversham · 7 mi
- Gillingham · 9 mi
- Chatham · 9 mi
- Rochester · 10 mi
- Maidstone · 11 mi
- Strood · 12 mi
- All of Kent
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- Communal kitchen refits in Sittingbourne
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Sittingbourne
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