- Area
- West Midlands
- Nation
- England
- Postcodes
- B25, B26 and B27
- Location
- 4 miles south-east of Birmingham
Acocks Green is a town of about 27,000 people, 4 miles south-east of Birmingham. We cover every part of it, from B25, B26 and B27 out to Shirley, Solihull.
What HMO works do we carry out in Acocks Green?
All 24 of our HMO services are available in Acocks Green. Each page below covers the work, the England rules and regional prices.
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Acocks Green
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Acocks Green
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Acocks Green
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Acocks Green
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Acocks Green
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Acocks Green
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Acocks Green
- Student HMO refurbishment in Acocks Green
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Acocks Green
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Acocks Green
- Communal kitchen refits in Acocks Green
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Acocks Green
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Acocks Green
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Acocks Green
- Fire doors in Acocks Green
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Acocks Green
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Acocks Green
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Acocks Green
- Sound insulation in Acocks Green
- EPC and energy upgrades in Acocks Green
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Acocks Green
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Acocks Green
- Extensions for extra rooms in Acocks Green
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Acocks Green
HMO rules for Acocks Green
- 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.
- Smoke alarms on every storey with living accommodation and CO alarms by fixed combustion appliances (not gas cookers).
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 Acocks Green
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Shared bathroom refit | £5,500 – £9,000 | £5,500 – £9,000 | bathroom |
Nearby places we cover
Questions
How far do you travel from Acocks Green?
We cover the whole of West Midlands and work UK-wide. For Acocks Green the nearest towns on our list are Shirley (3 miles), Solihull (3 miles), Washwood Heath (4 miles).
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Acocks Green?
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 Acocks Green?
All of them: conversions, refurbishments, ensuites, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety, licence works, electrics, sound and energy upgrades, lofts and extensions.