- Area
- West Midlands
- Nation
- England
- Postcodes
- B13, B14, B27 and B28
- Location
- 6 miles south-east of Birmingham
From Solihull (2 miles away) to the centre of Shirley, we survey, price and carry out HMO works with one point of contact.
What HMO works do we carry out in Shirley?
All 24 of our HMO services are available in Shirley. Each page below covers the work, the England rules and regional prices.
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Shirley
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Shirley
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Shirley
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Shirley
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Shirley
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Shirley
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Shirley
- Student HMO refurbishment in Shirley
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Shirley
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Shirley
- Communal kitchen refits in Shirley
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Shirley
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Shirley
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Shirley
- Fire doors in Shirley
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Shirley
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Shirley
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Shirley
- Sound insulation in Shirley
- EPC and energy upgrades in Shirley
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Shirley
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Shirley
- Extensions for extra rooms in Shirley
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Shirley
HMO rules for Shirley
- Smoke alarms on every storey with living accommodation and CO alarms by fixed combustion appliances (not gas cookers).
- Fire precautions follow a risk assessment; the LACORS guide is guidance, not law, but many councils base their standards on it.
- 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 Shirley
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ensuite shower room added to a bedroom | £4,000 – £10,000 | £4,000 – £10,000 | ensuite |
| Full rewire, 4–5 bedroom house | £6,000 – £12,000 | £6,000 – £12,000 | house |
| Shared bathroom refit | £5,500 – £9,000 | £5,500 – £9,000 | bathroom |
| 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
- Solihull (2 mi)
- Acocks Green (3 mi)
- Birmingham (6 mi)
- Washwood Heath (6 mi)
- Aston (7 mi)
- Bartley Green (8 mi)
Questions
How far do you travel from Shirley?
We cover the whole of West Midlands and work UK-wide. For Shirley the nearest towns on our list are Solihull (2 miles), Acocks Green (3 miles), Birmingham (6 miles).
Does a shared house in Shirley 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 Shirley?
All of them: conversions, refurbishments, ensuites, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety, licence works, electrics, sound and energy upgrades, lofts and extensions.