Void and turnaround refurbishment in Shirley

Midlands HMO handles HMO void refurbishment work in Shirley: we measure the house, design the room layout around Solihull Council's standards and fix the price in writing before work starts.

Work in Shirley is surveyed, designed and managed by the same team, with one point of contact from first call to handover.

Designed around Solihull Council's HMO standards

One team for build, compliance and lettings

Free survey and fixed written quote

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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.

Work is carried out by S&K and vetted subcontractors working under S&K's supervision, so you contract with one company for the whole project.

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.

Our HMO void refurbishment service in Shirley

We turn round empty HMO rooms in Shirley 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 Shirley 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
Gas safety and electrical report dates reviewed
Fire door, closer and alarm checks
Deep clean of the room and nearby shared areas
Repairs, filling and redecoration to an agreed standard

Void and turnaround refurbishment 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

Questions about HMO void refurbishment in Shirley

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.

What size must bedrooms be in an HMO in Shirley?

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.

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

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.

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.