- Area
- West Midlands
- Nation
- England
- Postcodes
- DY5
- Location
- 9 miles west of Birmingham
Brierley Hill is a town of about 28,000 people, 9 miles west of Birmingham. We cover every part of it, from DY5 out to Stourbridge, Dudley.
What HMO works do we carry out in Brierley Hill?
All 24 of our HMO services are available in Brierley Hill. Each page below covers the work, the England rules and regional prices.
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Brierley Hill
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Brierley Hill
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Brierley Hill
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Brierley Hill
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Brierley Hill
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Brierley Hill
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Brierley Hill
- Student HMO refurbishment in Brierley Hill
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Brierley Hill
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Brierley Hill
- Communal kitchen refits in Brierley Hill
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Brierley Hill
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Brierley Hill
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Brierley Hill
- Fire doors in Brierley Hill
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Brierley Hill
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Brierley Hill
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Brierley Hill
- Sound insulation in Brierley Hill
- EPC and energy upgrades in Brierley Hill
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Brierley Hill
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Brierley Hill
- Extensions for extra rooms in Brierley Hill
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Brierley Hill
HMO rules for Brierley Hill
- Fire precautions follow a risk assessment; the LACORS guide is guidance, not law, but many councils base their standards on it.
- Mandatory licence for 5 or more people in 2 or more households; councils can add additional licensing for smaller HMOs.
- Electrical inspection at least every 5 years, with remedial work within 28 days.
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 Brierley Hill
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ensuite shower room added to a bedroom | £4,000 – £10,000 | £4,000 – £10,000 | ensuite |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £800 – £2,000 | house |
| 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 |
| 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 |
Nearby places we cover
Questions
How far do you travel from Brierley Hill?
We cover the whole of West Midlands and work UK-wide. For Brierley Hill the nearest towns on our list are Stourbridge (2 miles), Dudley (2 miles), Kingswinford (2 miles).
Does a shared house in Brierley Hill 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 Brierley Hill?
All of them: conversions, refurbishments, ensuites, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety, licence works, electrics, sound and energy upgrades, lofts and extensions.