Void and turnaround refurbishment in Bilston

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

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An HMO in Bilston 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.

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HMO rules in City of Wolverhampton Council

Rule	City of Wolverhampton Council
Mandatory HMO licence (5+ people)	In force everywhere in England
Additional HMO licensing	Proposed The council is preparing a consultation on a scheme for smaller HMOs
Selective licensing	Proposed The council is preparing a consultation on a scheme for designated areas
Article 4 direction for small HMOs	In force Whole city, since 14 September 2017

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

City of Wolverhampton Council has an Article 4 direction across its whole area, so turning a family house in Bilston into a small HMO needs planning permission. We prepare the planning application before any conversion work starts. Seven or more occupants always needs planning permission. City of Wolverhampton Council is preparing a consultation on additional licensing for smaller HMOs, with no scheme in force when we checked.

How we handle HMO void refurbishment work in Bilston

We turn round empty HMO rooms in Bilston between tenancies: inspection, repairs, redecoration, a deep clean and safety checks, finished with photos you can use to advertise the room. Each job is quoted per room or per job after we have seen it.

Because tenants can now give notice at any point in the year, voids in Bilston are harder to predict. We agree standard finishes and a set checklist with landlords across the West Midlands, so a room can be put right without waiting on decisions.

Move-out inspection with dated photos
Fire door, closer and alarm checks
Repairs, filling and redecoration to an agreed standard
Deep clean of the room and nearby shared areas
Gas safety and electrical report dates reviewed

Void and turnaround refurbishment near Bilston

Darlaston 1.4 miles
Wednesbury 2.1 miles
Wednesfield 2.4 miles
Tipton 2.6 miles
Willenhall 2.7 miles
Sedgley 2.9 miles

Questions about HMO void refurbishment in Bilston

Can you convert part of a building above a shop in Bilston?

Often, yes. Flats above shops need extra attention to fire separation from the commercial unit, and we assess this at survey stage.

Does a converted HMO in Bilston 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. City of Wolverhampton Council may also license smaller HMOs, which we check for the address.

Do you handle building regulations for conversions in Bilston?

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.

What size must bedrooms be in an HMO in Bilston?

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. City of Wolverhampton Council may set additional standards, which we design to.