A house to HMO conversion turns a single-family home into a house in multiple occupation: a shared home for unrelated people with private bedrooms and shared kitchen or bathroom space. Landlords in Lichfield (WS13) 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
- Staffordshire, England
- Postcodes
- WS13
- Location
- 14 miles north of Birmingham
- Pricing region
- West Midlands
What does house to HMO conversion in Lichfield involve?
- Layout drawings showing bedrooms, kitchens, bathrooms and the escape route
- Fire doors, fire-rated linings and an interlinked fire alarm
- A communal kitchen sized for the number of sharers
- Extra bathrooms, shower rooms or ensuites
- Decoration, flooring and a handover pack for licensing
Which rules apply in Lichfield?
Here is what usually applies to a Lichfield job of this kind. It is general information rather than legal advice, and the council’s written HMO standards have the final detail.
- Licences last up to 5 years and carry conditions on gas and electrical safety, alarms, room sizes and waste.
- Licensed HMOs must meet national minimum bedroom sizes: 6.51 m² for one person aged 10 or over, 10.22 m² for two, and 4.64 m² for a child under 10.
- Council standards often step up at 5 and 6 sharers, for example a separate WC at 5 and a second bathroom from 6.
- 3–6 unrelated sharers is use class C4; changing from a family house is usually permitted development unless an Article 4 direction applies.
How much does house to HMO conversion cost in Lichfield?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Typical 3–4 bed house to a 5–6 bed HMO, all-in | £30,000 – £75,000 | £30,000 – £75,000 | project |
| Conversion works per letting room (walls, linings, electrics, decoration; excludes kitchens, bathrooms and fire systems; our estimate) | £3,500 – £6,500 | £3,500 – £6,500 | letting room |
| Ensuite shower room added to a bedroom | £4,000 – £10,000 | £4,000 – £10,000 | ensuite |
| Communal HMO kitchen with extra cooking and sink capacity (our estimate from domestic ranges) | £8,000 – £18,000 | £8,000 – £18,000 | kitchen |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £800 – £2,000 | house |
Use these as a starting point for budgeting. Access, condition and the council’s requirements in Lichfield can move the figure either way, which is why we quote after seeing the house.
How long does it take?
Most jobs of this kind take 6–14 weeks. 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:
- A council has said an existing shared house needs works before a licence
- You have bought, or are buying, a house to let to sharers
Questions about house to HMO conversion in Lichfield
Will the house pass licensing once the works are done?
We build to the standards your council publishes and give you the certificates and drawings an inspection asks for. The licence decision belongs to the licensing authority, so we never promise approval, but we design to meet the written standards from day one.
Which postcodes in Lichfield do you work in?
All of them, including WS13, and the surrounding parts of Staffordshire.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Lichfield?
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.
How much does house to HMO conversion 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.
House to HMO conversion 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
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Lichfield
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Lichfield
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Lichfield
- Ensuite installation in Lichfield
- Communal kitchen refits in Lichfield
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Lichfield
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Lichfield
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Lichfield