- Area
- West Midlands
- Nation
- England
- Postcodes
- B26, B27 and B28
- Location
- 7 miles south-east of Birmingham
Solihull is a place of roughly 130,000 people, 7 miles south-east of Birmingham. We cover every part of it, from B26, B27 and B28 out to Shirley, Acocks Green.
What HMO works do we carry out in Solihull?
All 24 of our HMO services are available in Solihull. Each page below covers the work, the England rules and regional prices.
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Solihull
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Solihull
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Solihull
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Solihull
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Solihull
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Solihull
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Solihull
- Student HMO refurbishment in Solihull
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Solihull
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Solihull
- Communal kitchen refits in Solihull
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Solihull
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Solihull
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Solihull
- Fire doors in Solihull
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Solihull
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Solihull
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Solihull
- Sound insulation in Solihull
- EPC and energy upgrades in Solihull
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Solihull
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Solihull
- Extensions for extra rooms in Solihull
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Solihull
HMO rules for Solihull
- 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.
- Licensed HMOs must meet national minimum bedroom sizes: 6.51 m² for one person aged 10 or over, 10.22 m² for two.
- Fire precautions follow a risk assessment; the LACORS guide is guidance, not law, but many councils base their standards on it.
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 Solihull
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Communal HMO kitchen with extra cooking and sink capacity (our estimate from domestic ranges) | £8,000 – £18,000 | £8,000 – £18,000 | kitchen |
Nearby places we cover
- Shirley (2 mi)
- Acocks Green (3 mi)
- Washwood Heath (6 mi)
- Birmingham (7 mi)
- Aston (7 mi)
- Bartley Green (9 mi)
Questions
Do you cover all of Solihull?
Yes. We work across Solihull and the B26, B27 and B28 postcode areas, plus the rest of West Midlands. Nearby places we also cover include Shirley, Acocks Green, Washwood Heath.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Solihull?
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 Solihull?
All of them: conversions, refurbishments, ensuites, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety, licence works, electrics, sound and energy upgrades, lofts and extensions.