An HMO extension adds space to a shared house, usually a ground-floor bedroom with ensuite or a bigger communal kitchen. In Acocks Green, a town of about 27,000 people in West Midlands, the work is planned around the HMO rules for England and the council’s written HMO standards.
- Area
- West Midlands, England
- Postcodes
- B25, B26 and B27
- Location
- 4 miles south-east of Birmingham
- Pricing region
- West Midlands
What do extensions for extra rooms in Acocks Green involve?
- Party wall coordination where needed
- Planning route check and drawings
- Building control completion
- Kitchen or bedroom fit-out
- Ensuite drainage and extraction
Which rules apply in Acocks Green?
Here is what usually applies to a Acocks Green 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.
- 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 Acocks Green?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single-storey extension, about 15 m² | £35,000 – £60,000 | £35,000 – £60,000 | project |
| Single-storey extension per m² | £1,800 – £4,000 | £1,800 – £4,000 | m² |
Use these as a starting point for budgeting. Access, condition and the council’s requirements in Acocks Green 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 Acocks Green, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Acocks Green landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Acocks Green:
- A kitchen too small for the number of sharers
- Moving to more sharers with consent
Questions about extensions for extra rooms in Acocks Green
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.
How far do you travel from Acocks Green?
We cover the whole of West Midlands and work UK-wide. For Acocks Green the nearest towns on our list are Shirley (3 miles), Solihull (3 miles), Washwood Heath (4 miles).
Does a shared house in Acocks Green 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 Acocks Green?
Our guide ranges for West Midlands 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 Acocks Green
- Shirley · 3 mi
- Solihull · 3 mi
- Washwood Heath · 4 mi
- Birmingham · 4 mi
- Aston · 4 mi
- Smethwick · 7 mi
- All of West Midlands
Other HMO services in Acocks Green
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- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Acocks Green
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- Ensuite installation in Acocks Green
- House to HMO conversion in Acocks Green
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- HMO fire safety upgrades in Acocks Green