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 Dudley 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
- West Midlands, England
- Postcodes
- B64, DY1, DY2 and DY5
- Location
- 8 miles west of Birmingham
- Pricing region
- West Midlands
What do extensions for extra rooms in Dudley involve?
- Planning route check and drawings
- Foundations, structure and roof
- Heating, insulation and glazing
- Party wall coordination where needed
- Building control completion
Which rules apply in Dudley?
Here is what usually applies to a Dudley 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.
- 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 Dudley?
| 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 |
Prices in Dudley are shown with our regional adjustment for West Midlands (in line with 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 Dudley landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Dudley:
- Adding a ground-floor room
- Moving to more sharers with consent
Questions about extensions for extra rooms in Dudley
Do you handle building control?
Yes, from application to completion certificate.
How far do you travel from Dudley?
We cover the whole of West Midlands and work UK-wide. For Dudley the nearest towns on our list are Brierley Hill (2 miles), Tipton (2 miles), Kingswinford (4 miles).
Does a shared house in Dudley 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 Dudley?
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 Dudley
- Brierley Hill · 2 mi
- Tipton · 2 mi
- Kingswinford · 4 mi
- Halesowen · 4 mi
- Stourbridge · 4 mi
- West Bromwich · 4 mi
- All of West Midlands
Other HMO services in Dudley
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- Full HMO refurbishment in Dudley
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Dudley