An HMO extension adds space to a shared house, usually a ground-floor bedroom with ensuite or a bigger communal kitchen. In Crawley, a place of roughly 120,000 people in West Sussex, the work is planned around the HMO rules for England and the council’s written HMO standards.
- Area
- West Sussex, England
- Postcodes
- RH10, RH11 and RH77
- Location
- 20 miles north of Brighton
- Pricing region
- South East
What do extensions for extra rooms in Crawley involve?
- Heating, insulation and glazing
- Party wall coordination where needed
- Kitchen or bedroom fit-out
- Foundations, structure and roof
- Building control completion
Which rules apply in Crawley?
Here is what usually applies to a Crawley 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 Crawley?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single-storey extension, about 15 m² | £35,000 – £60,000 | £39,200 – £67,200 | project |
| Single-storey extension per m² | £1,800 – £4,000 | £2,000 – £4,500 | m² |
Prices in Crawley are shown with our regional adjustment for South East (above 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 Crawley, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Crawley landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Crawley:
- Adding a ground-floor room
- A kitchen too small for the number of sharers
Questions about extensions for extra rooms in Crawley
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.
How far do you travel from Crawley?
We cover the whole of West Sussex and work UK-wide. For Crawley the nearest towns on our list are Horley (4 miles), Horsham (7 miles), East Grinstead (8 miles).
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Crawley?
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 Crawley?
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.
Extensions for extra rooms near Crawley
- Horley · 4 mi
- Horsham · 7 mi
- East Grinstead · 8 mi
- Reigate · 9 mi
- Haywards Heath · 9 mi
- Redhill · 9 mi
- All of West Sussex
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