- Area
- Staffordshire
- Nation
- England
- Postcodes
- WS13
- Location
- 14 miles north of Birmingham
From Burntwood (4 miles away) to the centre of Lichfield, we survey, price and carry out HMO works with one point of contact.
What HMO works do we carry out in Lichfield?
Everything from a single fire door to a full conversion. Choose a service for what it involves in Lichfield, the rules that apply and local guide prices.
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Lichfield
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Lichfield
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Lichfield
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Lichfield
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Lichfield
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Lichfield
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Lichfield
- Student HMO refurbishment in Lichfield
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Lichfield
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Lichfield
- Communal kitchen refits in Lichfield
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Lichfield
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Lichfield
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Lichfield
- Fire doors in Lichfield
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Lichfield
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Lichfield
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Lichfield
- Sound insulation in Lichfield
- EPC and energy upgrades in Lichfield
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Lichfield
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Lichfield
- Extensions for extra rooms in Lichfield
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Lichfield
HMO rules for Lichfield
- Licensed HMOs must meet national minimum bedroom sizes: 6.51 m² for one person aged 10 or over, 10.22 m² for two.
- Fire precautions follow a risk assessment; the LACORS guide is guidance, not law, but many councils base their standards on it.
- Mandatory licence for 5 or more people in 2 or more households; 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.
Guide prices in Lichfield
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Full rewire, 4–5 bedroom house | £6,000 – £12,000 | £6,000 – £12,000 | house |
| Communal HMO kitchen with extra cooking and sink capacity (our estimate from domestic ranges) | £8,000 – £18,000 | £8,000 – £18,000 | kitchen |
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £300 – £600 | door |
Nearby places we cover
Questions
Which postcodes in Lichfield do you work in?
All of them, including WS13, and the surrounding parts of Staffordshire.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Lichfield?
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.
What HMO services do you offer in Lichfield?
All of them: conversions, refurbishments, ensuites, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety, licence works, electrics, sound and energy upgrades, lofts and extensions.