Void and turnaround refurbishment in Chelmsley Wood

For HMO void refurbishment in Chelmsley Wood, we survey the property, plan each bedroom and escape route to licensing standards, then build to a fixed price for the agreed specification.

We work in Chelmsley Wood for landlords, investors and owners converting their own property.

Covering Chelmsley Wood and nearby West Midlands towns

Work by S&K and vetted subcontractors

Designed around Solihull Council's HMO standards

Free survey in Chelmsley Wood

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

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

You get one point of contact for the whole job, a fixed price for the agreed specification and a written programme showing when each stage happens.

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.

Void and turnaround refurbishment for Chelmsley Wood landlords

We turn round empty HMO rooms in Chelmsley Wood 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 Chelmsley Wood 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.

Completion photos ready for advertising the room
Fire door, closer and alarm checks
Deep clean of the room and nearby shared areas
Move-out inspection with dated photos
Gas safety and electrical report dates reviewed

Void and turnaround refurbishment near Chelmsley Wood

Coleshill 1.8 miles
Sheldon 2.6 miles
Castle Bromwich 2.6 miles
Yardley 3.4 miles
Acocks Green 4.5 miles
Solihull 4.9 miles

What landlords in Chelmsley Wood ask us

What size must bedrooms be in an HMO in Chelmsley Wood?

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. Solihull Council may set additional standards, which we design to.

Do you handle building regulations for conversions in Chelmsley Wood?

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.

How long does an HMO conversion in Chelmsley Wood 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.

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.