HMO conversions in Shirley

In Shirley, our HMO conversion service covers design, building work and the fire safety detail a council inspector looks for, quoted at a fixed price.

Whether the house in Shirley is empty, let or mid-purchase, we can start with the survey.

Quotes itemised so you can compare

Work by S&K and vetted subcontractors

Covering Shirley and nearby West Midlands towns

Free survey in Shirley

Tell us about the property. We reply within one working day.

Solihull Council is the licensing and planning authority for Shirley. We check its rules for the exact street before we draw a single partition.

We can keep a photographic record of each stage, which is useful evidence when the council inspects or a buyer's surveyor asks questions later.

HMO rules in Solihull Council

Rule	Solihull Council
Mandatory HMO licence (5+ people)	In force everywhere in England
Additional HMO licensing	Not confirmed
Selective licensing	Not confirmed
Article 4 direction for small HMOs	Proposed The council is exploring a direction for smaller HMOs; none in force when checked

Checked October 2026 against Solihull Council's HMO licensing page. Schemes change, so we confirm the position for your address before any work starts.

Solihull Council has said it is exploring an Article 4 direction for smaller HMOs. None was in force when we checked. Seven or more occupants always needs planning permission. We couldn't confirm whether Solihull Council runs additional licensing, so we check with the council for the address.

How we handle HMO conversion work in Shirley

Our HMO conversion work in Shirley starts with a measured survey and a check of the planning and licensing rules that apply to the street. We design the room layout, shared facilities and escape route around those rules, then price the agreed specification in an itemised written quote.

Two houses in Shirley that look alike from outside can give different room counts once the kitchen, stairs and bathrooms are measured. We give you a realistic number early, then build across the West Midlands with our own team and vetted subcontractors under a single contract.

Bedroom layout designed to national and council size standards
Measured survey of every room and shared space
Certificates, floor plans and photos handed over for licensing
Planning use class and Article 4 check for the address
Fire protection and escape route specified to the risk

HMO conversions near Shirley

Hall Green 1.5 miles
Solihull 1.6 miles
Acocks Green 2.4 miles
Kings Heath 3 miles
Sheldon 3.5 miles
Moseley 3.8 miles

HMO conversions in Shirley: common questions

How long does an HMO conversion in Shirley take?

It depends on the size of the house and the work involved. Your written quote includes a programme for each stage, and any planning or licensing time is shown separately.

Does a converted HMO in Shirley need a licence?

Yes if five or more people from two or more households will live there, because mandatory licensing applies in every council in England. Solihull Council may also license smaller HMOs, which we check for the address.

Do you supply fire doors and alarms as part of a conversion?

Yes. Fire doors, the alarm system and emergency lighting are specified to the fire risk of the house and included in the price, not added later.

Do you handle building regulations for conversions in Shirley?

Yes. An HMO conversion often involves building regulations work such as fire protection, new partitions and drainage, and we arrange approval and inspections with local authority building control or a registered building control approver.