An HMO extension adds space to a shared house, usually a ground-floor bedroom with ensuite or a bigger communal kitchen. Landlords in Melton Mowbray (LE13 and LE14) 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
- LE13 and LE14
- Location
- 14 miles north-east of Leicester
- Pricing region
- East Midlands
What do extensions for extra rooms in Melton Mowbray involve?
- Heating, insulation and glazing
- Kitchen or bedroom fit-out
- Fire separation and detection extended to the new space
- Foundations, structure and roof
- Building control completion
Which rules apply in Melton Mowbray?
Here is what usually applies to a Melton Mowbray 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.
- A conversion can be a material change of use under the building regulations, so confirm with building control before work starts.
- 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 Melton Mowbray?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single-storey extension, about 15 m² | £35,000 – £60,000 | £33,950 – £58,200 | project |
| Single-storey extension per m² | £1,800 – £4,000 | £1,750 – £3,900 | m² |
Prices in Melton Mowbray are shown with our regional adjustment for East Midlands (below 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 Melton Mowbray, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Melton Mowbray landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- Adding a ground-floor room
- Moving to more sharers with consent
Questions about extensions for extra rooms in Melton Mowbray
Do you handle building control?
Yes, from application to completion certificate.
Which postcodes in Melton Mowbray do you work in?
All of them, including LE13 and LE14, and the surrounding parts of Leicestershire.
Does a shared house in Melton Mowbray 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 Melton Mowbray?
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.
Extensions for extra rooms near Melton Mowbray
- Loughborough · 13 mi
- Leicester · 14 mi
- Oadby · 14 mi
- Grantham · 14 mi
- West Bridgford · 15 mi
- Wigston Magna · 15 mi
- All of Leicestershire
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- House to HMO conversion in Melton Mowbray
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