An HMO bedroom upgrade refits a letting room so it is more comfortable and easier to let: built-in storage, a proper desk space, better lighting and sockets, sound-reducing doors, durable flooring and fresh decoration. In Lichfield, a town of about 35,000 people in Staffordshire, the work is planned around the HMO rules for England and the council’s written HMO standards.
- Area
- Staffordshire, England
- Postcodes
- WS13
- Location
- 14 miles north of Birmingham
- Pricing region
- West Midlands
What do bedroom upgrades and room refits in Lichfield involve?
- Flooring and decoration
- Lockable door hardware
- Window and radiator upgrades
- Fitted wardrobes and storage
- Desk area with sockets and USB points
Which rules apply in Lichfield?
Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Lichfield must satisfy national law for England, the council’s written HMO standards and, where walls, drainage or fire separation change, the building rules. In short:
- Floor area under a ceiling lower than 1.5 m does not count towards the room size, and many councils set larger sizes.
- The Fire Safety Order 2005 applies to the common parts of HMOs, enforced by the fire and rescue authority.
- Electrical installations must be inspected and tested at least every 5 years; remedial work is due within 28 days, or sooner if the report says so.
- Smoke alarms on every storey with living accommodation and CO alarms by fixed combustion appliances (other than gas cookers) are required by law.
How much do bedroom upgrades and room refits cost in Lichfield?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedroom upgrade: fitted storage, desk, sockets, flooring, decoration (our estimate) | £1,500 – £4,500 | £1,500 – £4,500 | room |
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £300 – £600 | door |
| Acoustic upgrade to a party or partition wall | £900 – £2,000 | £900 – £2,000 | wall |
Prices in Lichfield are shown with our regional adjustment for West Midlands (in line with the UK average). Your quote is itemised and fixed in writing once the scope and specification are agreed.
How long does it take?
Most jobs of this kind take 2–5 working days per room. If a council deadline applies in Lichfield, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Lichfield landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- Moving a house to professional sharers
- Rooms that are hard to let at the current rent
Questions about bedroom upgrades and room refits in Lichfield
Can you add an ensuite at the same time?
Often, yes, if there is space and drainage can be reached. We check both at the survey.
How far do you travel from Lichfield?
We cover the whole of Staffordshire and work UK-wide. For Lichfield the nearest towns on our list are Burntwood (4 miles), Tamworth (6 miles), Aldridge (7 miles).
Does a shared house in Lichfield 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 do bedroom upgrades and room refits cost in Lichfield?
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.
Bedroom upgrades and room refits near Lichfield
- Burntwood · 4 mi
- Tamworth · 6 mi
- Aldridge · 7 mi
- Rugeley · 7 mi
- Sutton Coldfield · 8 mi
- Cannock · 9 mi
- All of Staffordshire
Other HMO services in Lichfield
- Ensuite installation in Lichfield
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Lichfield
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Lichfield
- Sound insulation in Lichfield
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Lichfield
- Full HMO refurbishment in Lichfield
- Communal kitchen refits in Lichfield
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Lichfield