An HMO loft conversion adds one or two letting rooms, often with an ensuite, in the roof space. Landlords in Shirley (B13, B14, B27 and B28) 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
- B13, B14, B27 and B28
- Location
- 6 miles south-east of Birmingham
- Pricing region
- West Midlands
What do loft conversions for extra rooms in Shirley involve?
- New stair within the protected route
- Dormer or roof windows
- Structural design and steelwork
- Fire doors and extended alarm system
- Building control sign-off
Which rules apply in Shirley?
Loft conversions for extra rooms in Shirley 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:
- 7 or more sharers is a sui generis large HMO and normally needs planning permission.
- A conversion can be a material change of use under the building regulations, so confirm with building control before work starts.
- Smoke alarms on every storey with living accommodation and CO alarms by fixed combustion appliances (other than gas cookers) are required by law.
- Floor area under a ceiling lower than 1.5 m does not count towards the room size, and many councils set larger sizes.
How much do loft conversions for extra rooms cost in Shirley?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dormer loft conversion, about 30 m² | £40,000 – £60,000 | £40,000 – £60,000 | project |
| Rooflight loft conversion, about 30 m² | £22,500 – £30,000 | £22,500 – £30,000 | project |
Prices in Shirley 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 6–10 weeks. If a council deadline applies in Shirley, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Shirley landlords need it?
Landlords in Shirley most often ask us for this when:
- Moving to a larger HMO with the right consents
- Adding rooms to make an HMO work financially
Questions about loft conversions for extra rooms in Shirley
Will the loft room count for licensing?
Only the floor area with at least 1.5 metres of headroom counts towards the room size in England.
How far do you travel from Shirley?
We cover the whole of West Midlands and work UK-wide. For Shirley the nearest towns on our list are Solihull (2 miles), Acocks Green (3 miles), Birmingham (6 miles).
Does a shared house in Shirley 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 loft conversions for extra rooms cost in Shirley?
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.
Loft conversions for extra rooms near Shirley
- Solihull · 2 mi
- Acocks Green · 3 mi
- Birmingham · 6 mi
- Washwood Heath · 6 mi
- Aston · 7 mi
- Bartley Green · 8 mi
- All of West Midlands
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