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 Lichfield 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
- Staffordshire, England
- Postcodes
- WS13
- Location
- 14 miles north of Birmingham
- Pricing region
- West Midlands
What do extensions for extra rooms in Lichfield involve?
- Planning route check and drawings
- Party wall coordination where needed
- Fire separation and detection extended to the new space
- Kitchen or bedroom fit-out
- Ensuite drainage and extraction
Which rules apply in Lichfield?
The rules below are the England-wide position for this kind of work. Councils add their own standards and schemes on top, so we always check the address in Lichfield before we price.
- 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.
- The Fire Safety Order 2005 applies to the common parts of HMOs, enforced by the fire and rescue authority.
- National rules ask for an adequate number of bathrooms, WCs and basins and suitably located kitchens; numeric ratios are set by each council.
How much do extensions for extra rooms cost in Lichfield?
| 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 |
Use these as a starting point for budgeting. Access, condition and the council’s requirements in Lichfield 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 Lichfield landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Lichfield:
- A kitchen too small for the number of sharers
- Moving to more sharers with consent
Questions about extensions for extra rooms in Lichfield
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 cover all of Lichfield?
Yes. We work across Lichfield and the WS13 postcode areas, plus the rest of Staffordshire. Nearby places we also cover include Burntwood, Tamworth, Aldridge.
Does a shared house in Lichfield 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 Lichfield?
Our guide ranges for West 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 Lichfield
- Burntwood · 4 mi
- Tamworth · 6 mi
- Aldridge · 7 mi
- Rugeley · 7 mi
- Sutton Coldfield · 8 mi
- Cannock · 9 mi
- All of Staffordshire
Other HMO services in Lichfield
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Lichfield
- Communal kitchen refits in Lichfield
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Lichfield
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Lichfield
- Ensuite installation in Lichfield
- House to HMO conversion in Lichfield
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Lichfield
- Full HMO refurbishment in Lichfield