- Area
- West Midlands
- Nation
- England
- Postcodes
- WS10
- Location
- 7 miles north-west of Birmingham
Shared houses in Wednesbury range from small three-sharer lets to larger houses over several floors. Whatever the size, we start with a measured survey and the council’s written standards.
What HMO works do we carry out in Wednesbury?
All 24 of our HMO services are available in Wednesbury. Each page below covers the work, the England rules and regional prices.
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Wednesbury
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Wednesbury
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Wednesbury
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Wednesbury
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Wednesbury
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Wednesbury
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Wednesbury
- Student HMO refurbishment in Wednesbury
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Wednesbury
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Wednesbury
- Communal kitchen refits in Wednesbury
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Wednesbury
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Wednesbury
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Wednesbury
- Fire doors in Wednesbury
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Wednesbury
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Wednesbury
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Wednesbury
- Sound insulation in Wednesbury
- EPC and energy upgrades in Wednesbury
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Wednesbury
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Wednesbury
- Extensions for extra rooms in Wednesbury
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Wednesbury
HMO rules for Wednesbury
- 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.
- Mandatory licence for 5 or more people in 2 or more households; councils can add additional licensing for smaller HMOs.
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 Wednesbury
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communal HMO kitchen with extra cooking and sink capacity (our estimate from domestic ranges) | £8,000 – £18,000 | £8,000 – £18,000 | kitchen |
| Ensuite shower room added to a bedroom | £4,000 – £10,000 | £4,000 – £10,000 | ensuite |
| 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 |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £800 – £2,000 | house |
Nearby places we cover
Questions
Do you cover all of Wednesbury?
Yes. We work across Wednesbury and the WS10 postcode areas, plus the rest of West Midlands. Nearby places we also cover include Tipton, West Bromwich, Willenhall.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Wednesbury?
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 Wednesbury?
All of them: conversions, refurbishments, ensuites, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety, licence works, electrics, sound and energy upgrades, lofts and extensions.