An HMO extension adds space to a shared house, usually a ground-floor bedroom with ensuite or a bigger communal kitchen. In Sudbury, a town of about 24,000 people in Suffolk, the work is planned around the HMO rules for England and the council’s written HMO standards.
- Area
- Suffolk, England
- Postcodes
- CO10
- Location
- 28 miles south-east of Cambridge
- Pricing region
- East of England
What do extensions for extra rooms in Sudbury involve?
- Building control completion
- Planning route check and drawings
- Ensuite drainage and extraction
- Foundations, structure and roof
- Fire separation and detection extended to the new space
Which rules apply in Sudbury?
Extensions for extra rooms in Sudbury must satisfy national law for England, the council’s written HMO standards and, where walls, drainage or fire separation change, the building rules. In short:
- 7 or more sharers is a sui generis large HMO and normally needs planning permission.
- 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.
- Council standards often step up at 5 and 6 sharers, for example a separate WC at 5 and a second bathroom from 6.
How much do extensions for extra rooms cost in Sudbury?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single-storey extension, about 15 m² | £35,000 – £60,000 | £37,100 – £63,600 | project |
| Single-storey extension per m² | £1,800 – £4,000 | £1,900 – £4,250 | m² |
Use these as a starting point for budgeting. Access, condition and the council’s requirements in Sudbury can move the figure either way, which is why we quote after seeing the house.
How long does it take?
Most jobs of this kind take 8–14 weeks. If a council deadline applies in Sudbury, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Sudbury landlords need it?
Landlords in Sudbury 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 Sudbury
Will the extension affect neighbours?
Possibly, if it is on or near a boundary. Party wall procedures may apply in England and Wales.
How far do you travel from Sudbury?
We cover the whole of Suffolk and work UK-wide. For Sudbury the nearest towns on our list are Colchester (13 miles), Haverhill (13 miles), Braintree (13 miles).
Does a shared house in Sudbury 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 Sudbury?
Our guide ranges for East of England 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 Sudbury
- Colchester · 13 mi
- Haverhill · 13 mi
- Braintree · 13 mi
- Bury St Edmunds · 14 mi
- Stowmarket · 15 mi
- Witham · 17 mi
- All of Suffolk
Other HMO services in Sudbury
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Sudbury
- Communal kitchen refits in Sudbury
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Sudbury
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Sudbury
- Ensuite installation in Sudbury
- House to HMO conversion in Sudbury
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Sudbury
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Sudbury