HMORefurbishment

Leicestershire, England

Extensions for extra rooms in Coalville

We carry out extensions for extra rooms in Coalville, 12 miles north-west of Leicester, working to the HMO rules that apply in England and to the council’s written HMO standards.

Three-storey house under full scaffolding with guardrails and brick guards during refurbishment works

An HMO extension adds space to a shared house, usually a ground-floor bedroom with ensuite or a bigger communal kitchen. Landlords in Coalville (LE67) 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
Leicestershire, England
Postcodes
LE67
Location
12 miles north-west of Leicester
Pricing region
East Midlands

What do extensions for extra rooms in Coalville involve?

  • Heating, insulation and glazing
  • Planning route check and drawings
  • Building control completion
  • Party wall coordination where needed
  • Ensuite drainage and extraction

Which rules apply in Coalville?

Here is what usually applies to a Coalville 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.
  • 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 Coalville?

ItemUK typicalLocal guidePer
Single-storey extension, about 15 m²£35,000 – £60,000£33,950 – £58,200project
Single-storey extension per m²£1,800 – £4,000£1,750 – £3,900m²

Use these as a starting point for budgeting. Access, condition and the council’s requirements in Coalville can move the figure either way, which is why we quote after seeing the house.

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 Coalville landlords need it?

We usually get the call when:

  • A kitchen too small for the number of sharers
  • Moving to more sharers with consent

Questions about extensions for extra rooms in Coalville

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.

How far do you travel from Coalville?

We cover the whole of Leicestershire and work UK-wide. For Coalville the nearest towns on our list are Loughborough (8 miles), Swadlincote (9 miles), Leicester (12 miles).

Does a shared house in Coalville 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 Coalville?

Our guide ranges for East Midlands 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.

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