- Area
- West Midlands
- Nation
- England
- Postcodes
- B21, B66, B67 and B68
- Location
- 3 miles west of Birmingham
From West Bromwich (2 miles away) to the centre of Smethwick, we survey, price and carry out HMO works with one point of contact.
What HMO works do we carry out in Smethwick?
Conversions, refurbishments, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety and council licence works across Smethwick and B21, B66, B67 and B68.
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Smethwick
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Smethwick
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Smethwick
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Smethwick
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Smethwick
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Smethwick
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Smethwick
- Student HMO refurbishment in Smethwick
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Smethwick
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Smethwick
- Communal kitchen refits in Smethwick
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Smethwick
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Smethwick
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Smethwick
- Fire doors in Smethwick
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Smethwick
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Smethwick
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Smethwick
- Sound insulation in Smethwick
- EPC and energy upgrades in Smethwick
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Smethwick
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Smethwick
- Extensions for extra rooms in Smethwick
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Smethwick
HMO rules for Smethwick
- Licensed HMOs must meet national minimum bedroom sizes: 6.51 m² for one person aged 10 or over, 10.22 m² for two.
- Mandatory licence for 5 or more people in 2 or more households; councils can add additional licensing for smaller HMOs.
- 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.
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 Smethwick
| 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 |
| Communal HMO kitchen with extra cooking and sink capacity (our estimate from domestic ranges) | £8,000 – £18,000 | £8,000 – £18,000 | kitchen |
| 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 |
| Ensuite shower room added to a bedroom | £4,000 – £10,000 | £4,000 – £10,000 | ensuite |
Nearby places we cover
- West Bromwich (2 mi)
- Birmingham (3 mi)
- Aston (4 mi)
- Bartley Green (4 mi)
- Halesowen (5 mi)
- Wednesbury (5 mi)
Questions
Which postcodes in Smethwick do you work in?
All of them, including B21, B66, B67 and B68, and the surrounding parts of West Midlands.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Smethwick?
With the local council for the address. 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.
What HMO services do you offer in Smethwick?
All of them: conversions, refurbishments, ensuites, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety, licence works, electrics, sound and energy upgrades, lofts and extensions.