HMORefurbishment

Surrey, England

Extensions for extra rooms in Esher

We carry out extensions for extra rooms in Esher, 14 miles south-west of London, working to the HMO rules that apply in England and to the council’s written HMO standards.

Three-storey house under full scaffolding with guardrails and brick guards during refurbishment works

An HMO extension adds space to a shared house, usually a ground-floor bedroom with ensuite or a bigger communal kitchen. Landlords in Esher (KT10) usually come to us with a council letter, a fire risk assessment or a house they have just bought. We price from whichever you have.

Area
Surrey, England
Postcodes
KT10
Location
14 miles south-west of London
Pricing region
South East

What do extensions for extra rooms in Esher involve?

  • Ensuite drainage and extraction
  • Kitchen or bedroom fit-out
  • Planning route check and drawings
  • Fire separation and detection extended to the new space
  • Heating, insulation and glazing

Which rules apply in Esher?

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 Esher before we price.

  • 3–6 unrelated sharers is use class C4; changing from a family house is usually permitted development unless an Article 4 direction applies.
  • 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 Esher?

ItemUK typicalLocal guidePer
Single-storey extension, about 15 m²£35,000 – £60,000£39,200 – £67,200project
Single-storey extension per m²£1,800 – £4,000£2,000 – £4,500m²

These are typical ranges including VAT, adjusted for South East, where costs run above the UK average. The fixed price for a house in Esher follows a site visit.

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 Esher landlords need it?

Landlords in Esher most often ask us for this when:

  • Moving to more sharers with consent
  • Adding a ground-floor room

Questions about extensions for extra rooms in Esher

Do you handle building control?

Yes, from application to completion certificate.

Do you cover all of Esher?

Yes. We work across Esher and the KT10 postcode areas, plus the rest of Surrey. Nearby places we also cover include Walton-on-Thames, Hampton, Sunbury-on-Thames.

Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Esher?

With the local council for the address. Councils in England can add additional licensing and Article 4 directions on top of the national rules. Check the council’s website for the exact address before you buy or start work.

How much do extensions for extra rooms cost in Esher?

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.

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Planning HMO works?

Free site visit, then a fixed written quote itemised against your council’s standards.

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