- Area
- West Midlands
- Nation
- England
- Postcodes
- DY8
- Location
- 10 miles west of Birmingham
Stourbridge is a town of around 55,000 people, 10 miles west of Birmingham. We cover every part of it, from DY8 out to Brierley Hill, Kingswinford.
What HMO works do we carry out in Stourbridge?
Conversions, refurbishments, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety and council licence works across Stourbridge and DY8.
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Stourbridge
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Stourbridge
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Stourbridge
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Stourbridge
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Stourbridge
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Stourbridge
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Stourbridge
- Student HMO refurbishment in Stourbridge
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Stourbridge
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Stourbridge
- Communal kitchen refits in Stourbridge
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Stourbridge
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Stourbridge
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Stourbridge
- Fire doors in Stourbridge
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Stourbridge
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Stourbridge
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Stourbridge
- Sound insulation in Stourbridge
- EPC and energy upgrades in Stourbridge
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Stourbridge
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Stourbridge
- Extensions for extra rooms in Stourbridge
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Stourbridge
HMO rules for Stourbridge
- Licensed HMOs must meet national minimum bedroom sizes: 6.51 m² for one person aged 10 or over, 10.22 m² for two.
- 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.
- 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 Stourbridge
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Ensuite shower room added to a bedroom | £4,000 – £10,000 | £4,000 – £10,000 | ensuite |
Nearby places we cover
- Brierley Hill (2 mi)
- Kingswinford (3 mi)
- Dudley (4 mi)
- Halesowen (4 mi)
- Tipton (6 mi)
- Bartley Green (6 mi)
Questions
Which postcodes in Stourbridge do you work in?
All of them, including DY8, and the surrounding parts of West Midlands.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Stourbridge?
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 Stourbridge?
All of them: conversions, refurbishments, ensuites, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety, licence works, electrics, sound and energy upgrades, lofts and extensions.