An HMO extension adds space to a shared house, usually a ground-floor bedroom with ensuite or a bigger communal kitchen. For a house in East Kilbride we start with a measured survey, check the council’s written HMO standards for the number of sharers, and then price each item separately.
- Area
- South Lanarkshire, Scotland
- Postcodes
- G74 and G75
- Location
- 8 miles south-east of Glasgow
- Pricing region
- Scotland
What do extensions for extra rooms in East Kilbride involve?
- Party wall coordination where needed
- Ensuite drainage and extraction
- Building control completion
- Foundations, structure and roof
- Fire separation and detection extended to the new space
Which rules apply in East Kilbride?
The rules below are the Scotland-wide position for this kind of work. Councils add their own standards and schemes on top, so we always check the address in East Kilbride before we price.
- 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.
- The tolerable standard requires interlinked smoke alarms in the main living room and circulation spaces and a heat alarm in the kitchen; licensed HMOs must meet the council’s higher standard.
- Kitchen, WC and bathroom ratios come from council standards; one WC and one bath or shower per 5 people is a common figure.
How much do extensions for extra rooms cost in East Kilbride?
| 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 |
Use these as a starting point for budgeting. Access, condition and the council’s requirements in East Kilbride 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 East Kilbride landlords need it?
Landlords in East Kilbride most often ask us for this when:
- A kitchen too small for the number of sharers
- Moving to more sharers with consent
Questions about extensions for extra rooms in East Kilbride
Do you handle building control?
Yes, from application to completion certificate.
How far do you travel from East Kilbride?
We cover the whole of South Lanarkshire and work UK-wide. For East Kilbride the nearest towns on our list are Cambuslang (3 miles), High Blantyre (3 miles), Blantyre (4 miles).
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in East Kilbride?
With the local council for the address. 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 East Kilbride?
Our guide ranges for Scotland 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 East Kilbride
- Cambuslang · 3 mi
- High Blantyre · 3 mi
- Blantyre · 4 mi
- Rutherglen · 5 mi
- Giffnock · 5 mi
- Hamilton · 6 mi
- All of South Lanarkshire
Other HMO services in East Kilbride
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- Communal kitchen refits in East Kilbride
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in East Kilbride
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- Ensuite installation in East Kilbride
- House to HMO conversion in East Kilbride
- Sound insulation in East Kilbride
- Fire doors in East Kilbride