A full HMO refurbishment brings a tired or non-compliant shared house back up to standard in one project: strip-out, repairs, new kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety, electrics, heating, decoration and flooring. Landlords in West Bromwich (B66, B69, B70 and B71) usually come to us with a council letter, a fire risk assessment or a house they have just bought. We price from whichever you have.
- Area
- West Midlands, England
- Postcodes
- B66, B69, B70 and B71
- Location
- 5 miles north-west of Birmingham
- Pricing region
- West Midlands
What does full HMO refurbishment in West Bromwich involve?
- Rewire or electrical upgrades
- Decoration, flooring and furniture-ready rooms
- Fire doors, detection and escape route upgrades
- Strip-out and making good
- Damp and mould repairs
Which rules apply in West Bromwich?
The rules below are the England-wide position for this kind of work. Councils add their own standards and schemes on top, so we always check the address in West Bromwich before we price.
- Mandatory HMO licence for 5 or more people in 2 or more households (since October 2018); councils can add additional licensing for smaller HMOs.
- Council standards often step up at 5 and 6 sharers, for example a separate WC at 5 and a second bathroom from 6.
- The Fire Safety Order 2005 applies to the common parts of HMOs, enforced by the fire and rescue authority.
- BS 7671, the wiring standard, calls for arc fault detection devices in HMOs on new socket circuits, such as rewires and consumer unit changes.
How much does full HMO refurbishment cost in West Bromwich?
| 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 |
| Communal HMO kitchen with extra cooking and sink capacity (our estimate from domestic ranges) | £8,000 – £18,000 | £8,000 – £18,000 | kitchen |
| Shared bathroom refit | £5,500 – £9,000 | £5,500 – £9,000 | bathroom |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £800 – £2,000 | house |
| Full rewire, 4–5 bedroom house | £6,000 – £12,000 | £6,000 – £12,000 | house |
These are typical ranges including VAT, adjusted for West Midlands, where costs run in line with the UK average. The fixed price for a house in West Bromwich follows a site visit.
How long does it take?
Most jobs of this kind take 4–12 weeks. If a council deadline applies in West Bromwich, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do West Bromwich landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in West Bromwich:
- A council inspection or licence renewal has listed defects
- A house that has been let hard for years
Questions about full HMO refurbishment in West Bromwich
Can you refurbish an HMO while tenants live there?
Sometimes, room by room, with the escape route kept clear and the fire alarm working at all times. For heavier work it is usually quicker and safer to do it with the house empty. We plan the phasing with you.
How far do you travel from West Bromwich?
We cover the whole of West Midlands and work UK-wide. For West Bromwich the nearest towns on our list are Smethwick (2 miles), Wednesbury (3 miles), Tipton (3 miles).
Does a shared house in West Bromwich 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.
How much does full HMO refurbishment cost in West Bromwich?
Our guide ranges for West Midlands are in the table on this page, and the guide-price tool gives a figure for your house. A fixed written quote follows a free site visit.
Full HMO refurbishment near West Bromwich
- Smethwick · 2 mi
- Wednesbury · 3 mi
- Tipton · 3 mi
- Dudley · 4 mi
- Walsall · 5 mi
- Birmingham · 5 mi
- All of West Midlands
Other HMO services in West Bromwich
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in West Bromwich
- HMO fire safety upgrades in West Bromwich
- Rewires and EICR remedials in West Bromwich
- Communal kitchen refits in West Bromwich
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in West Bromwich
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in West Bromwich
- Fire alarm and detection systems in West Bromwich
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