An HMO extension adds space to a shared house, usually a ground-floor bedroom with ensuite or a bigger communal kitchen. Rhondda is 17 miles north-west of Cardiff. We price extensions for extra rooms there against Wales’s HMO rules and the council’s written HMO standards, so work is planned to the standard an inspection looks for.
- Area
- Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales
- Postcodes
- CF42 and CF43
- Location
- 17 miles north-west of Cardiff
- Pricing region
- Wales
What do extensions for extra rooms in Rhondda involve?
- Planning route check and drawings
- Fire separation and detection extended to the new space
- Foundations, structure and roof
- Ensuite drainage and extraction
- Kitchen or bedroom fit-out
Which rules apply in Rhondda?
Here is what usually applies to a Rhondda job of this kind. It is general information rather than legal advice, and the council’s written HMO standards have the final detail.
- More than 6 sharers is a sui generis HMO and needs planning permission; councils such as Cardiff apply concentration limits.
- Building regulations cover structural work, partitions, drainage, fire-resisting construction and electrics; confirm with building control whether the conversion is a material change of use.
- Council HMO standards and the fire risk assessment set detection, fire doors and escape routes.
- Kitchen and bathroom ratios are set in each council’s HMO standards.
How much do extensions for extra rooms cost in Rhondda?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single-storey extension, about 15 m² | £35,000 – £60,000 | £32,900 – £56,400 | project |
| Single-storey extension per m² | £1,800 – £4,000 | £1,700 – £3,750 | m² |
Use these as a starting point for budgeting. Access, condition and the council’s requirements in Rhondda can move the figure either way, which is why we quote after seeing the house.
How long does it take?
Typical time on site: 8–14 weeks. We agree the programme with you before starting and send photo updates as the work progresses.
When do Rhondda landlords need it?
Landlords in Rhondda most often ask us for this when:
- A kitchen too small for the number of sharers
- Adding a ground-floor room
Questions about extensions for extra rooms in Rhondda
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.
Which postcodes in Rhondda do you work in?
All of them, including CF42 and CF43, and the surrounding parts of Rhondda Cynon Taf.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Rhondda?
With the local council for the address. Welsh councils set their own HMO standards and may run additional licensing. In Wales, changing a house to a C4 HMO always needs planning permission, so check planning first.
How much do extensions for extra rooms cost in Rhondda?
Our guide ranges for Wales 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 Rhondda
- Tonypandy · 3 mi
- Aberdare · 4 mi
- Pontypridd · 6 mi
- Treharris · 6 mi
- Merthyr Tydfil · 7 mi
- Nelson (Caerphilly) · 7 mi
- All of Rhondda Cynon Taf
Other HMO services in Rhondda
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Rhondda
- Communal kitchen refits in Rhondda
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Rhondda
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Rhondda
- Ensuite installation in Rhondda
- House to HMO conversion in Rhondda
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Rhondda
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Rhondda