- Area
- West Midlands
- Nation
- England
- Postcodes
- B1, B12, B18 and B19
- Council
- Birmingham City Council
- Tenants
- Students and working sharers
Our Birmingham work covers B1, B12, B18 and B19 and the surrounding area, in West Midlands, with the same survey-first, fixed-quote approach we use across West Midlands.
What HMO works do we carry out in Birmingham?
Conversions, refurbishments, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety and council licence works across Birmingham and B1, B12, B18 and B19.
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Birmingham
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Birmingham
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Birmingham
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Birmingham
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Birmingham
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Birmingham
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Birmingham
- Student HMO refurbishment in Birmingham
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Birmingham
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Birmingham
- Communal kitchen refits in Birmingham
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Birmingham
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Birmingham
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Birmingham
- Fire doors in Birmingham
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Birmingham
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Birmingham
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Birmingham
- Sound insulation in Birmingham
- EPC and energy upgrades in Birmingham
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Birmingham
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Birmingham
- Extensions for extra rooms in Birmingham
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Birmingham
HMO rules for Birmingham
- 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.
- Smoke alarms on every storey with living accommodation and CO alarms by fixed combustion appliances (not gas cookers).
Birmingham City Council: local HMO schemes
| Article 4 (HMO) | In force across the council area City-wide Article 4 Direction (C3 to C4) in force since 8 June 2020. |
|---|---|
| Additional licensing | In force across the council area City-wide additional HMO licensing (3-4 occupants, 2+ households) in force since 5 June 2023 (five-year designation). |
| Selective licensing | In force in part of the council area Selective licensing in 25 designated wards since 5 June 2023 (five-year designation). |
Schemes change. Check the council’s current pages for the exact address in Birmingham before you buy or start work. Source: Birmingham City Council HMO licensing page, checked 2026-10-31.
Guide prices in Birmingham
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £300 – £600 | door |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £800 – £2,000 | house |
| Shared bathroom refit | £5,500 – £9,000 | £5,500 – £9,000 | bathroom |
| Full rewire, 4–5 bedroom house | £6,000 – £12,000 | £6,000 – £12,000 | house |
Nearby places we cover
- Aston (1 mi)
- Smethwick (3 mi)
- Washwood Heath (3 mi)
- Acocks Green (4 mi)
- West Bromwich (5 mi)
- Bartley Green (5 mi)
Questions
How far do you travel from Birmingham?
We cover the whole of West Midlands and work UK-wide. For Birmingham the nearest towns on our list are Aston (1 miles), Smethwick (3 miles), Washwood Heath (3 miles).
Which council covers HMOs in Birmingham?
Birmingham is covered by Birmingham City Council. We read the council’s written HMO standards before pricing, and you should check the licence position for the exact address.
What HMO services do you offer in Birmingham?
All of them: conversions, refurbishments, ensuites, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety, licence works, electrics, sound and energy upgrades, lofts and extensions.