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 Solihull 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
- B26, B27 and B28
- Location
- 7 miles south-east of Birmingham
- Pricing region
- West Midlands
What do extensions for extra rooms in Solihull involve?
- Foundations, structure and roof
- Fire separation and detection extended to the new space
- Party wall coordination where needed
- Planning route check and drawings
- Building control completion
Which rules apply in Solihull?
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 Solihull before we price.
- 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.
- Fire precautions follow a risk assessment; the LACORS Housing – Fire Safety guide (2008) is guidance, not law, but many councils base their standards on it.
- 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 Solihull?
| 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 Solihull 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?
Most jobs of this kind take 8–14 weeks. If a council deadline applies in Solihull, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Solihull landlords need it?
Landlords in Solihull most often ask us for this when:
- Moving to more sharers with consent
- A kitchen too small for the number of sharers
Questions about extensions for extra rooms in Solihull
Is a kitchen extension worth it?
Often, when the existing kitchen limits how many people the council will allow. A bigger kitchen can unlock an extra room.
Do you cover all of Solihull?
Yes. We work across Solihull and the B26, B27 and B28 postcode areas, plus the rest of West Midlands. Nearby places we also cover include Shirley, Acocks Green, Washwood Heath.
Does a shared house in Solihull 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 Solihull?
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 Solihull
- Shirley · 2 mi
- Acocks Green · 3 mi
- Washwood Heath · 6 mi
- Birmingham · 7 mi
- Aston · 7 mi
- Bartley Green · 9 mi
- All of West Midlands
Other HMO services in Solihull
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Solihull
- Communal kitchen refits in Solihull
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Solihull
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Solihull
- Ensuite installation in Solihull
- House to HMO conversion in Solihull
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Solihull
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Solihull