Void and turnaround refurbishment in Knowle

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

Our base in Great Barr is about 15 miles from Knowle, so surveys and site visits are straightforward to arrange.

One team for build, compliance and lettings

Free survey and fixed written quote

Quotes itemised so you can compare

Free survey in Knowle

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

An HMO in Knowle 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.

Our team is based in Great Barr, Birmingham, about 15 miles from Knowle. That keeps survey visits, site meetings and follow-up inspections easy to arrange.

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 Knowle landlords

We turn round empty HMO rooms in Knowle 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 Knowle 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.

Repairs, filling and redecoration to an agreed standard
Gas safety and electrical report dates reviewed
Deep clean of the room and nearby shared areas
Move-out inspection with dated photos
Completion photos ready for advertising the room

Void and turnaround refurbishment near Knowle

Solihull 2.9 miles
Shirley 4.1 miles
Sheldon 5.4 miles
Hall Green 5.5 miles
Acocks Green 5.7 miles
Tile Hill 6.3 miles

What landlords in Knowle ask us

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

It depends on the number of occupants and whether Solihull 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.

Do you handle building regulations for conversions in Knowle?

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.

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.

What size must bedrooms be in an HMO in Knowle?

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.