- Area
- Worcestershire
- Nation
- England
- Postcodes
- B97
- Location
- 12 miles south of Birmingham
Shared houses in Redditch 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 Redditch?
Conversions, refurbishments, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety and council licence works across Redditch and B97.
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Redditch
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Redditch
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Redditch
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Redditch
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Redditch
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Redditch
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Redditch
- Student HMO refurbishment in Redditch
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Redditch
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Redditch
- Communal kitchen refits in Redditch
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Redditch
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Redditch
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Redditch
- Fire doors in Redditch
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Redditch
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Redditch
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Redditch
- Sound insulation in Redditch
- EPC and energy upgrades in Redditch
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Redditch
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Redditch
- Extensions for extra rooms in Redditch
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Redditch
HMO rules for Redditch
- Smoke alarms on every storey with living accommodation and CO alarms by fixed combustion appliances (not gas cookers).
- 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.
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 Redditch
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Communal HMO kitchen with extra cooking and sink capacity (our estimate from domestic ranges) | £8,000 – £18,000 | £8,000 – £18,000 | kitchen |
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £300 – £600 | door |
Nearby places we cover
- Bromsgrove (5 mi)
- Shirley (9 mi)
- Droitwich (9 mi)
- Bartley Green (9 mi)
- Solihull (10 mi)
- Halesowen (11 mi)
Questions
Do you cover all of Redditch?
Yes. We work across Redditch and the B97 postcode areas, plus the rest of Worcestershire. Nearby places we also cover include Bromsgrove, Shirley, Droitwich.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Redditch?
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 Redditch?
All of them: conversions, refurbishments, ensuites, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety, licence works, electrics, sound and energy upgrades, lofts and extensions.