An HMO extension adds space to a shared house, usually a ground-floor bedroom with ensuite or a bigger communal kitchen. In Camberley, a town of about 30,000 people in Surrey, the work is planned around the HMO rules for England and the council’s written HMO standards.
- Area
- Surrey, England
- Postcodes
- GU15 and GU17
- Location
- 13 miles south-east of Reading
- Pricing region
- South East
What do extensions for extra rooms in Camberley involve?
- Planning route check and drawings
- Foundations, structure and roof
- Building control completion
- Party wall coordination where needed
- Fire separation and detection extended to the new space
Which rules apply in Camberley?
Here is what usually applies to a Camberley job of this kind. It is general information rather than legal advice, and the council’s written HMO standards have the final detail.
- 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 Camberley?
| 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 |
These are typical ranges including VAT, adjusted for South East, where costs run above the UK average. The fixed price for a house in Camberley follows a site visit.
How long does it take?
Typical time on site: 8–14 weeks. We agree the programme with you before starting and send photo updates as the work progresses.
When do Camberley landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- A kitchen too small for the number of sharers
- Moving to more sharers with consent
Questions about extensions for extra rooms in Camberley
Can I extend an HMO under permitted development?
Some extensions to houses are permitted development, but rules differ for HMOs and by nation and council. We check the address before design.
Do you cover all of Camberley?
Yes. We work across Camberley and the GU15 and GU17 postcode areas, plus the rest of Surrey. Nearby places we also cover include Sandhurst, Farnborough, Crowthorne.
Does a shared house in Camberley 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 Camberley?
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 Camberley
- Sandhurst · 2 mi
- Farnborough · 3 mi
- Crowthorne · 3 mi
- Yateley · 4 mi
- Bracknell · 5 mi
- Fleet · 5 mi
- All of Surrey
Other HMO services in Camberley
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Camberley
- Communal kitchen refits in Camberley
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Camberley
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Camberley
- Ensuite installation in Camberley
- House to HMO conversion in Camberley
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Camberley
- Student HMO refurbishment in Camberley