- Area
- West Midlands
- Nation
- England
- Postcodes
- B31, B32 and B62
- Location
- 5 miles south-west of Birmingham
Shared houses in Bartley Green 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 Bartley Green?
Conversions, refurbishments, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety and council licence works across Bartley Green and B31, B32 and B62.
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Bartley Green
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Bartley Green
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Bartley Green
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Bartley Green
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Bartley Green
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Bartley Green
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Bartley Green
- Student HMO refurbishment in Bartley Green
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Bartley Green
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Bartley Green
- Communal kitchen refits in Bartley Green
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Bartley Green
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Bartley Green
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Bartley Green
- Fire doors in Bartley Green
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Bartley Green
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Bartley Green
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Bartley Green
- Sound insulation in Bartley Green
- EPC and energy upgrades in Bartley Green
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Bartley Green
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Bartley Green
- Extensions for extra rooms in Bartley Green
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Bartley Green
HMO rules for Bartley Green
- Smoke alarms on every storey with living accommodation and CO alarms by fixed combustion appliances (not gas cookers).
- 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.
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 Bartley Green
| 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 |
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £300 – £600 | door |
| 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
- Halesowen (2 mi)
- Smethwick (4 mi)
- Birmingham (5 mi)
- Dudley (6 mi)
- West Bromwich (6 mi)
- Brierley Hill (6 mi)
Questions
Which postcodes in Bartley Green do you work in?
All of them, including B31, B32 and B62, and the surrounding parts of West Midlands.
Does a shared house in Bartley Green 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 Bartley Green?
All of them: conversions, refurbishments, ensuites, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety, licence works, electrics, sound and energy upgrades, lofts and extensions.