Most of the cost and risk in an HMO is decided at the design stage. In Wednesbury we start by measuring every room and checking Sandwell Council's position on licensing and planning, then build the specification around it.
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 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.
Void and turnaround refurbishment in Wednesbury: what we do
We turn round empty HMO rooms in Wednesbury 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 Wednesbury 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.
- Fire door, closer and alarm checks
- Gas safety and electrical report dates reviewed
- Repairs, filling and redecoration to an agreed standard
- Completion photos ready for advertising the room
- Deep clean of the room and nearby shared areas
Void and turnaround refurbishment near Wednesbury
- Darlaston 1.1 miles
- Bilston 2.1 miles
- Tipton 2.4 miles
- West Bromwich 2.6 miles
- Walsall 2.9 miles
- Willenhall 3.4 miles