An HMO loft conversion adds one or two letting rooms, often with an ensuite, in the roof space. Landlords in Hove (BN2 and BN3) usually come to us with a council letter, a fire risk assessment or a house they have just bought. We price from whichever you have.
- Area
- East Sussex, England
- Postcodes
- BN2 and BN3
- Location
- 1 miles west of Brighton
- Council
- Brighton & Hove City Council
- Pricing region
- South East
What do loft conversions for extra rooms in Hove involve?
- Dormer or roof windows
- Building control sign-off
- Structural design and steelwork
- Fire doors and extended alarm system
- Ensuite where space allows
Which rules apply in Hove?
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 Hove 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.
- Smoke alarms on every storey with living accommodation and CO alarms by fixed combustion appliances (other than gas cookers) are required by law.
- Licensed HMOs must meet national minimum bedroom sizes: 6.51 m² for one person aged 10 or over, 10.22 m² for two, and 4.64 m² for a child under 10.
Brighton & Hove City Council: local HMO schemes
| Article 4 (HMO) | In force across the council area City-wide C3-C4 Article 4 Direction confirmed Jan 2020 and in force June 2020 (replaced the 2013 five-ward direction). |
|---|---|
| Additional licensing | In force across the council area Additional licensing across all 23 wards 1 Jul 2024-30 Jun 2029. |
| Selective licensing | In force in part of the council area Kemptown, Moulsecoomb & Bevendean, Queen's Park, Whitehawk & Marina 2 Sep 2024-1 Sep 2029. Central Hove & Regency designation (made 6 Jul 2026, due 20 Oct 2026) is paused pending a legal challenge. |
Schemes change. Check the council’s current pages for the exact address in Hove before you buy or start work. Source: Brighton & Hove City Council HMO licensing page, checked 2026-10-31.
How much do loft conversions for extra rooms cost in Hove?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dormer loft conversion, about 30 m² | £40,000 – £60,000 | £44,800 – £67,200 | project |
| Rooflight loft conversion, about 30 m² | £22,500 – £30,000 | £25,200 – £33,600 | project |
These are typical ranges including VAT, adjusted for South East, where costs run above the UK average. The fixed price for a house in Hove follows a site visit.
How long does it take?
Allow 6–10 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 Hove landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- Adding rooms to make an HMO work financially
- A house with usable roof space
Questions about loft conversions for extra rooms in Hove
Does adding a loft room change the HMO planning position?
It can. Going from six to seven sharers moves a house into a large HMO in England, which normally needs planning permission. We check before design.
Do you cover all of Hove?
Yes. We work across Hove and the BN2 and BN3 postcode areas, plus the rest of East Sussex. Nearby places we also cover include Brighton, Portslade, Rottingdean.
Which council covers HMOs in Hove?
Hove is covered by Brighton & Hove City Council. We read the council’s written HMO standards before pricing, and you should check the licence position for the exact address.
How much do loft conversions for extra rooms cost in Hove?
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.
Loft conversions for extra rooms near Hove
- Brighton · 1 mi
- Portslade · 2 mi
- Rottingdean · 5 mi
- Burgess Hill · 9 mi
- Worthing · 9 mi
- Haywards Heath · 12 mi
- All of East Sussex
Other HMO services in Hove
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- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Hove
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Hove
- Ensuite installation in Hove
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- Fire alarm and detection systems in Hove
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