- Area
- Staffordshire
- Nation
- England
- Postcodes
- B77 and B79
- Location
- 14 miles north-east of Birmingham
Shared houses in Tamworth range from small three-sharer lets to larger houses over several floors. Whatever the size, we start with a measured survey and the council’s written standards.
What HMO works do we carry out in Tamworth?
Conversions, refurbishments, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety and council licence works across Tamworth and B77 and B79.
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Tamworth
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Tamworth
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Tamworth
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Tamworth
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Tamworth
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Tamworth
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Tamworth
- Student HMO refurbishment in Tamworth
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Tamworth
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Tamworth
- Communal kitchen refits in Tamworth
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Tamworth
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Tamworth
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Tamworth
- Fire doors in Tamworth
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Tamworth
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Tamworth
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Tamworth
- Sound insulation in Tamworth
- EPC and energy upgrades in Tamworth
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Tamworth
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Tamworth
- Extensions for extra rooms in Tamworth
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Tamworth
HMO rules for Tamworth
- 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.
- Mandatory licence for 5 or more people in 2 or more households; councils can add additional licensing for smaller HMOs.
- 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 Tamworth
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shared bathroom refit | £5,500 – £9,000 | £5,500 – £9,000 | bathroom |
| Ensuite shower room added to a bedroom | £4,000 – £10,000 | £4,000 – £10,000 | ensuite |
| 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 |
| 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 |
Nearby places we cover
- Lichfield (6 mi)
- Sutton Coldfield (7 mi)
- Aldridge (9 mi)
- Burntwood (10 mi)
- Washwood Heath (11 mi)
- Swadlincote (11 mi)
Questions
How far do you travel from Tamworth?
We cover the whole of Staffordshire and work UK-wide. For Tamworth the nearest towns on our list are Lichfield (6 miles), Sutton Coldfield (7 miles), Aldridge (9 miles).
Does a shared house in Tamworth 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 Tamworth?
All of them: conversions, refurbishments, ensuites, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety, licence works, electrics, sound and energy upgrades, lofts and extensions.