- Area
- West Midlands
- Nation
- England
- Postcodes
- WS1, WS2 and WS5
- Location
- 8 miles north-west of Birmingham
- Tenants
- Students and working sharers
From Bloxwich (2 miles away) to the centre of Walsall, we survey, price and carry out HMO works with one point of contact.
What HMO works do we carry out in Walsall?
Conversions, refurbishments, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety and council licence works across Walsall and WS1, WS2 and WS5.
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Walsall
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Walsall
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Walsall
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Walsall
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Walsall
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Walsall
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Walsall
- Student HMO refurbishment in Walsall
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Walsall
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Walsall
- Communal kitchen refits in Walsall
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Walsall
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Walsall
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Walsall
- Fire doors in Walsall
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Walsall
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Walsall
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Walsall
- Sound insulation in Walsall
- EPC and energy upgrades in Walsall
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Walsall
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Walsall
- Extensions for extra rooms in Walsall
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Walsall
HMO rules for Walsall
- Licensed HMOs must meet national minimum bedroom sizes: 6.51 m² for one person aged 10 or over, 10.22 m² for two.
- Smoke alarms on every storey with living accommodation and CO alarms by fixed combustion appliances (not gas cookers).
- 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 Walsall
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £300 – £600 | door |
| 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
- Bloxwich (2 mi)
- Wednesbury (3 mi)
- Aldridge (3 mi)
- Willenhall (3 mi)
- Wednesfield (4 mi)
- West Bromwich (5 mi)
Questions
How far do you travel from Walsall?
We cover the whole of West Midlands and work UK-wide. For Walsall the nearest towns on our list are Bloxwich (2 miles), Wednesbury (3 miles), Aldridge (3 miles).
Does a shared house in Walsall 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 Walsall?
All of them: conversions, refurbishments, ensuites, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety, licence works, electrics, sound and energy upgrades, lofts and extensions.