HMORefurbishment

Tyne and Wear, England

Extensions for extra rooms in Felling

We carry out extensions for extra rooms in Felling, 2 miles south-east of Newcastle upon Tyne, 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. For a house in Felling 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
Tyne and Wear, England
Postcodes
NE8, NE10 and NE82
Location
2 miles south-east of Newcastle upon Tyne
Pricing region
North East

What do extensions for extra rooms in Felling involve?

  • Planning route check and drawings
  • Building control completion
  • Heating, insulation and glazing
  • Foundations, structure and roof
  • Kitchen or bedroom fit-out

Which rules apply in Felling?

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 Felling 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.
  • 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 Felling?

ItemUK typicalLocal guidePer
Single-storey extension, about 15 m²£35,000 – £60,000£32,200 – £55,200project
Single-storey extension per m²£1,800 – £4,000£1,650 – £3,700m²

Use these as a starting point for budgeting. Access, condition and the council’s requirements in Felling can move the figure either way, which is why we quote after seeing the house.

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 Felling landlords need it?

Typical reasons for this work in Felling:

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

Questions about extensions for extra rooms in Felling

Do you handle building control?

Yes, from application to completion certificate.

Which postcodes in Felling do you work in?

All of them, including NE8, NE10 and NE82, and the surrounding parts of Tyne and Wear.

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

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 Felling?

Our guide ranges for North 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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