An HMO extension adds space to a shared house, usually a ground-floor bedroom with ensuite or a bigger communal kitchen. In Aldershot, a town of around 40,000 people in Surrey, the work is planned around the HMO rules for England and the council’s written HMO standards.
- Area
- Surrey, England
- Postcodes
- GU10, GU11 and GU12
- Location
- 17 miles south-east of Reading
- Pricing region
- South East
What do extensions for extra rooms in Aldershot involve?
- Foundations, structure and roof
- Kitchen or bedroom fit-out
- Building control completion
- Party wall coordination where needed
- Planning route check and drawings
Which rules apply in Aldershot?
Extensions for extra rooms in Aldershot 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 Aldershot?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single-storey extension, about 15 m² | £35,000 – £60,000 | £39,200 – £67,200 | project |
| Single-storey extension per m² | £1,800 – £4,000 | £2,000 – £4,500 | m² |
Prices in Aldershot are shown with our regional adjustment for South East (above the UK average). Your quote is itemised and fixed in writing once the scope and specification are agreed.
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 Aldershot landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Aldershot:
- A kitchen too small for the number of sharers
- Moving to more sharers with consent
Questions about extensions for extra rooms in Aldershot
Do you handle building control?
Yes, from application to completion certificate.
Do you cover all of Aldershot?
Yes. We work across Aldershot and the GU10, GU11 and GU12 postcode areas, plus the rest of Surrey. Nearby places we also cover include Farnham, Farnborough, Fleet.
Does a shared house in Aldershot 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 Aldershot?
Our guide ranges for South East 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 Aldershot
- Farnham · 3 mi
- Farnborough · 3 mi
- Fleet · 4 mi
- Camberley · 6 mi
- Sandhurst · 7 mi
- Yateley · 7 mi
- All of Surrey
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