In short: An HMO loft conversion adds one or two letting rooms, often with an ensuite, in the roof space. We carry this out across Shropshire, priced against the HMO rules for England and the council’s own standards.
- Nation
- England
- Pricing region
- West Midlands
- Postcode areas
- SY, TF, WV, DY
- Main towns
- Telford, Shrewsbury, Loughton, Wellington
What do loft conversions for extra rooms in Shropshire involve?
- Dormer or roof windows
- Building control sign-off
- Structural design and steelwork
- Feasibility and head-height check
- New stair within the protected route
- Fire doors and extended alarm system
Which rules apply in Shropshire?
- 3–6 unrelated sharers is use class C4; changing from a family house is usually permitted development unless an Article 4 direction applies.
- Building regulations cover structural changes, new partitions, ensuite drainage, fire-resisting construction and notifiable electrical work.
- 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.
- Mandatory HMO licence for 5 or more people in 2 or more households (since October 2018); councils can add additional licensing for smaller HMOs.
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 loft conversions for extra rooms cost in Shropshire?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dormer loft conversion, about 30 m² | £40,000 – £60,000 | £40,000 – £60,000 | project |
| Rooflight loft conversion, about 30 m² | £22,500 – £30,000 | £22,500 – £30,000 | project |
Typical time on site: 6–10 weeks. For a figure for your house, try the guide-price tool.
Loft conversions for extra rooms by town in Shropshire
Questions about loft conversions for extra rooms in Shropshire
Will the loft room count for licensing?
Only the floor area with at least 1.5 metres of headroom counts towards the room size in England.
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 carry out loft conversions for extra rooms across Shropshire?
Yes, across the whole of Shropshire, including Telford, Shrewsbury, Loughton.
Who licenses HMOs in Shropshire?
HMOs in Shropshire are licensed by the local council for the address. Where an area has several councils, each runs its own licensing and planning policies.
Other HMO services in Shropshire
- Extensions for extra rooms in Shropshire
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Shropshire
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Shropshire
- Ensuite installation in Shropshire
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Shropshire
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Shropshire
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Shropshire
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Shropshire