- Area
- West Midlands
- Nation
- England
- Postcodes
- B6, B7 and B8
- Location
- 1 miles north-east of Birmingham
Aston is a town of about 32,000 people, 1 miles north-east of Birmingham. We cover every part of it, from B6, B7 and B8 out to Birmingham, Washwood Heath.
What HMO works do we carry out in Aston?
All 24 of our HMO services are available in Aston. Each page below covers the work, the England rules and regional prices.
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Aston
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Aston
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Aston
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Aston
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Aston
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Aston
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Aston
- Student HMO refurbishment in Aston
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Aston
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Aston
- Communal kitchen refits in Aston
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Aston
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Aston
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Aston
- Fire doors in Aston
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Aston
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Aston
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Aston
- Sound insulation in Aston
- EPC and energy upgrades in Aston
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Aston
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Aston
- Extensions for extra rooms in Aston
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Aston
HMO rules for Aston
- 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.
- Smoke alarms on every storey with living accommodation and CO alarms by fixed combustion appliances (not gas cookers).
- 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 Aston
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £800 – £2,000 | house |
| 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 |
| Communal HMO kitchen with extra cooking and sink capacity (our estimate from domestic ranges) | £8,000 – £18,000 | £8,000 – £18,000 | kitchen |
Nearby places we cover
- Birmingham (1 mi)
- Washwood Heath (2 mi)
- Smethwick (4 mi)
- Acocks Green (4 mi)
- West Bromwich (5 mi)
- Sutton Coldfield (5 mi)
Questions
How far do you travel from Aston?
We cover the whole of West Midlands and work UK-wide. For Aston the nearest towns on our list are Birmingham (1 miles), Washwood Heath (2 miles), Smethwick (4 miles).
Does a shared house in Aston 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 Aston?
All of them: conversions, refurbishments, ensuites, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety, licence works, electrics, sound and energy upgrades, lofts and extensions.