In short: An HMO extension adds space to a shared house, usually a ground-floor bedroom with ensuite or a bigger communal kitchen. In Shropshire we survey first, price each item separately and hand over the certificates and photos a council asks for.
- Nation
- England
- Pricing region
- West Midlands
- Postcode areas
- SY, TF, WV, DY
- Main towns
- Telford, Shrewsbury, Loughton, Wellington
What do extensions for extra rooms in Shropshire involve?
- Ensuite drainage and extraction
- Heating, insulation and glazing
- Kitchen or bedroom fit-out
- Building control completion
- Party wall coordination where needed
- Foundations, structure and roof
Which rules apply in Shropshire?
- 3–6 unrelated sharers is use class C4; changing from a family house is usually permitted development unless an Article 4 direction applies.
- 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.
- 7 or more sharers is a sui generis large HMO and normally needs planning permission.
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 Shropshire?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single-storey extension, about 15 m² | £35,000 – £60,000 | £35,000 – £60,000 | project |
| Single-storey extension per m² | £1,800 – £4,000 | £1,800 – £4,000 | 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 Shropshire
Questions about extensions for extra rooms in Shropshire
Do you handle building control?
Yes, from application to completion certificate.
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 carry out extensions for extra rooms across Shropshire?
Yes, across the whole of Shropshire, including Telford, Shrewsbury, Loughton.
Who licenses HMOs in Shropshire?
HMOs in Shropshire are licensed by the local council for the address. Where an area has several councils, each runs its own licensing and planning policies.
Other HMO services in Shropshire
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Shropshire
- Communal kitchen refits in Shropshire
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Shropshire
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Shropshire
- Ensuite installation in Shropshire
- House to HMO conversion in Shropshire
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Shropshire
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Shropshire