In short: we carry out HMO conversions, refurbishments, fire safety and licence works across West Midlands, working to the HMO rules for England.
- Nation
- England
- Region for pricing
- West Midlands
- Postcode areas
- B, CV, DY, WS
- Towns on our list
- 24
What HMO rules apply in West Midlands?
- Mandatory licence for 5 or more people in 2 or more households; councils can add additional licensing for smaller HMOs.
- 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.
- Licensed HMOs must meet national minimum bedroom sizes: 6.51 m² for one person aged 10 or over, 10.22 m² for two.
- Electrical inspection at least every 5 years, with remedial work within 28 days.
- Smoke alarms on every storey with living accommodation and CO alarms by fixed combustion appliances (not gas cookers).
Towns we cover in West Midlands
- Birmingham
- Coventry
- Wolverhampton
- Dudley
- Walsall
- Solihull
- Sutton Coldfield
- West Bromwich
- Halesowen
- Stourbridge
- Smethwick
- Willenhall
- Tipton
- Bloxwich
- Wednesfield
- Washwood Heath
- Aston
- Shirley
- Brierley Hill
- Aldridge
- Acocks Green
- Bartley Green
- Wednesbury
- Kingswinford
HMO services in West Midlands
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in West Midlands
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in West Midlands
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in West Midlands
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in West Midlands
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in West Midlands
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in West Midlands
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in West Midlands
- Student HMO refurbishment in West Midlands
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in West Midlands
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in West Midlands
- Communal kitchen refits in West Midlands
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in West Midlands
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in West Midlands
- Fire alarm and detection systems in West Midlands
- Fire doors in West Midlands
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in West Midlands
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in West Midlands
- Rewires and EICR remedials in West Midlands
- Sound insulation in West Midlands
- EPC and energy upgrades in West Midlands
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in West Midlands
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in West Midlands
- Extensions for extra rooms in West Midlands
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in West Midlands
Guide prices in West Midlands
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Ensuite shower room added to a bedroom | £4,000 – £10,000 | £4,000 – £10,000 | ensuite |
| Communal HMO kitchen with extra cooking and sink capacity (our estimate from domestic ranges) | £8,000 – £18,000 | £8,000 – £18,000 | kitchen |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £800 – £2,000 | house |
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £300 – £600 | door |
Questions
Do you carry out HMO works in West Midlands?
Yes. We cover the whole of West Midlands, including Birmingham, Coventry, Wolverhampton, Dudley.
Who licenses HMOs in West Midlands?
HMOs in West Midlands are licensed by the local council for the address. Where an area has several councils, each runs its own licensing and planning policies.
Is HMO work more expensive in West Midlands?
Our guide prices for West Midlands use the West Midlands adjustment of +0% against the UK average. Your fixed price follows a site visit.