In short: An HMO extension adds space to a shared house, usually a ground-floor bedroom with ensuite or a bigger communal kitchen. In North Lanarkshire we survey first, price each item separately and hand over the certificates and photos a council asks for.
- Nation
- Scotland
- Pricing region
- Scotland
- Postcode areas
- ML, G
- Main towns
- Cumbernauld, Coatbridge, Airdrie, Motherwell, Wishaw
What do extensions for extra rooms in North Lanarkshire involve?
- Foundations, structure and roof
- Building control completion
- Planning route check and drawings
- Ensuite drainage and extraction
- Fire separation and detection extended to the new space
- Kitchen or bedroom fit-out
Which rules apply in North Lanarkshire?
- Scotland has no C4 use class: up to 5 residents can fall within Class 9 (houses), and HMO planning policy is set by each council, some of which require permission at lower numbers.
- A building warrant may be needed for a change of use or for installing a fire alarm system; check with the council’s building standards service.
- Councils set HMO fire standards through licence conditions, often including emergency lighting in larger HMOs.
- Kitchen, WC and bathroom ratios come from council standards; one WC and one bath or shower per 5 people is a common figure.
Scottish councils set their own HMO licence standards and planning policies. Every HMO needs a licence, so check the council’s standards before you design the layout.
How much do extensions for extra rooms cost in North Lanarkshire?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single-storey extension, about 15 m² | £35,000 – £60,000 | £33,250 – £57,000 | project |
| Single-storey extension per m² | £1,800 – £4,000 | £1,700 – £3,800 | m² |
Typical time on site: 8–14 weeks. For a figure for your house, try the guide-price tool.
Extensions for extra rooms by town in North Lanarkshire
Questions about extensions for extra rooms in North Lanarkshire
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 handle building control?
Yes, from application to completion certificate.
Do you carry out extensions for extra rooms across North Lanarkshire?
Yes, across the whole of North Lanarkshire, including Cumbernauld, Coatbridge, Airdrie.
Who licenses HMOs in North Lanarkshire?
North Lanarkshire council licenses HMOs in its area. Every HMO in Scotland needs a licence.
Other HMO services in North Lanarkshire
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in North Lanarkshire
- Communal kitchen refits in North Lanarkshire
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in North Lanarkshire
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in North Lanarkshire
- Ensuite installation in North Lanarkshire
- House to HMO conversion in North Lanarkshire
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in North Lanarkshire
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in North Lanarkshire