Large HMO conversions in Wednesbury

We carry out large HMO conversion projects in Wednesbury and across the West Midlands, from the first measured survey to a house that is ready for its licence inspection.

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

Free survey and fixed written quote

One team for build, compliance and lettings

Covering Wednesbury and nearby West Midlands towns

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

An HMO in Wednesbury has to work for three audiences: the council, the people who live there and the owner's figures. We design with all three in mind and price the result in writing.

We'll tell you plainly if a house in Wednesbury isn't suited to the number of rooms you have in mind, and what it would take to make it work.

HMO rules in Sandwell Council

Rule	Sandwell Council
Mandatory HMO licence (5+ people)	In force everywhere in England
Additional HMO licensing	In force Whole borough, 1 October 2024 to 30 September 2029
Selective licensing	None found
Article 4 direction for small HMOs	Proposed Cabinet approved an immediate borough-wide direction on 14 October 2026; not confirmed as in force when checked

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

Sandwell Council's cabinet approved an immediate borough-wide Article 4 direction on 14 October 2026. We could not confirm whether it has been made, so we check with the council before any change of use. Seven or more occupants always needs planning permission. Sandwell Council also runs additional licensing across its whole area (until 30 September 2029), so smaller HMOs with three or four people from two or more households need a licence too.

Our large HMO conversion service in Wednesbury

For larger houses and buildings in Wednesbury, we assess whether an HMO for seven or more people is realistic before any design money is spent. That means checking local planning policy, the structure, the escape routes and how many kitchens and bathrooms the occupancy would need.

If the scheme works, we prepare the planning drawings, agree the fire strategy with building control and build floor by floor. It suits bigger properties in Wednesbury and across the West Midlands where a six-bedroom layout would leave usable space empty.

Floor-by-floor build programme with building control inspections
Feasibility check of the building, layout and planning policy
Handover file prepared for the mandatory licence
Planning drawings and room schedule for the application
Kitchens and bathrooms sized to council amenity standards

Large HMO conversions near Wednesbury

Darlaston 1.1 miles
Bilston 2.1 miles
Tipton 2.4 miles
West Bromwich 2.6 miles
Walsall 2.9 miles
Willenhall 3.4 miles

Questions about large HMO conversion in Wednesbury

What size must bedrooms be in an HMO in Wednesbury?

For licensed HMOs in England a room for one adult must be at least 6.51 square metres and a room for two adults at least 10.22 square metres. Sandwell Council may set additional standards, which we design to.

How long does an HMO conversion in Wednesbury 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.

Can you work on a house I haven't bought yet in Wednesbury?

Yes. We can survey before you buy and tell you the likely room count, the planning and licensing position and a guide cost, so you can decide with the facts in front of you.

Do I need planning permission to convert a house to an HMO in Wednesbury?

It depends on the number of occupants and whether Sandwell Council has an Article 4 direction covering the address. Seven or more occupants always needs planning permission. We check the position for your street before quoting.