- Area
- Staffordshire
- Nation
- England
- Postcodes
- WS7
- Location
- 14 miles north of Birmingham
Our Burntwood work covers WS7 and the surrounding area, 14 miles north of Birmingham, with the same survey-first, fixed-quote approach we use across Staffordshire.
What HMO works do we carry out in Burntwood?
All 24 of our HMO services are available in Burntwood. Each page below covers the work, the England rules and regional prices.
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Burntwood
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Burntwood
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Burntwood
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Burntwood
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Burntwood
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Burntwood
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Burntwood
- Student HMO refurbishment in Burntwood
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Burntwood
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Burntwood
- Communal kitchen refits in Burntwood
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Burntwood
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Burntwood
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Burntwood
- Fire doors in Burntwood
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Burntwood
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Burntwood
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Burntwood
- Sound insulation in Burntwood
- EPC and energy upgrades in Burntwood
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Burntwood
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Burntwood
- Extensions for extra rooms in Burntwood
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Burntwood
HMO rules for Burntwood
- Planning: 3–6 sharers is use class C4, usually permitted development from a family house unless an Article 4 direction applies; 7 or more normally needs permission.
- Fire precautions follow a risk assessment; the LACORS guide is guidance, not law, but many councils base their standards on it.
- Licensed HMOs must meet national minimum bedroom sizes: 6.51 m² for one person aged 10 or over, 10.22 m² for two.
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.
Guide prices in Burntwood
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £300 – £600 | door |
| Full rewire, 4–5 bedroom house | £6,000 – £12,000 | £6,000 – £12,000 | house |
| Conversion works per letting room (walls, linings, electrics, decoration; excludes kitchens, bathrooms and fire systems; our estimate) | £3,500 – £6,500 | £3,500 – £6,500 | letting room |
| Full refurbishment per letting room, with a share of communal areas (excludes kitchens, bathrooms and fire systems; our estimate) | £4,000 – £9,000 | £4,000 – £9,000 | letting room |
Nearby places we cover
Questions
Do you cover all of Burntwood?
Yes. We work across Burntwood and the WS7 postcode areas, plus the rest of Staffordshire. Nearby places we also cover include Lichfield, Cannock, Aldridge.
Does a shared house in Burntwood 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.
What HMO services do you offer in Burntwood?
All of them: conversions, refurbishments, ensuites, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety, licence works, electrics, sound and energy upgrades, lofts and extensions.