Void and turnaround refurbishment in Smethwick

Planning HMO void refurbishment work in Smethwick? We check the licensing and planning position with Sandwell Council, design the layout and give you a fixed written quote.

Our base in Great Barr is about 5 miles from Smethwick, so surveys and site visits are straightforward to arrange.

One team for build, compliance and lettings

Designed around Sandwell Council's HMO standards

Quotes itemised so you can compare

Book a survey in Smethwick

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

If the property is in Smethwick, the council that matters is Sandwell Council. We look up its current schemes for the address, note any conditions it usually attaches, and plan the work to suit.

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 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.

How we handle HMO void refurbishment work in Smethwick

We turn round empty HMO rooms in Smethwick 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 Smethwick 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.

Gas safety and electrical report dates reviewed
Completion photos ready for advertising the room
Fire door, closer and alarm checks
Repairs, filling and redecoration to an agreed standard
Deep clean of the room and nearby shared areas

Void and turnaround refurbishment near Smethwick

Handsworth 1.5 miles
West Bromwich 1.8 miles
Oldbury 1.8 miles
Harborne 2.7 miles
Rowley Regis 3.1 miles
Edgbaston 3.2 miles

Questions about HMO void refurbishment in Smethwick

How long does an HMO conversion in Smethwick 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.

Does a converted HMO in Smethwick 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. Sandwell Council may also license smaller HMOs, which we check for the address.

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

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.