CONVERSION
HMO’s
SPECIALISTS
Birmingham's Trusted
HMO Builders
& Conversion Specialists
Full HMO conversions, refurbishments and compliance upgrades for landlords and property investors across Birmingham, Solihull, Wolverhampton and the wider West Midlands. Over 40 years of construction expertise.
Arclo Build & Design are one of Birmingham's most experienced HMO construction companies. We work directly with landlords, property investors, and developers to deliver fully compliant, high-yield HMO conversions across the West Midlands — on time, on budget, and built to last.
People-First Approach
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Reliability You Can Count On
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A Focus on Quality
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People-First Approach · Reliability You Can Count On · A Focus on Quality ·
Our HMO Conversion Process
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Site Visit, Survey & Quotation
We asses the scope of work, and discuss requirements in full. Later we will provide a fully itemised, no-obligation quote with a clear breakdown of costs, materials, and projected timeline.
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Planning & Compliance
We advise on HMO licensing, Article 4 direction, and building regulations — coordinating with Birmingham City Council where required.
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Build & Project Management
Our experienced team carries out all works to the highest standard, with a dedicated project manager keeping you updated throughout.
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Snagging & Handover
We complete a full snagging process and hand over a tenant-ready, fully compliant HMO — on time and to spec.
Why you should build with us?
Full HMO conversions from single dwelling to multi-room compliant properties
Fire door installation, fire safety systems and Article 4 compliance
Structural alterations, room additions and layout redesigns
Full internal refurbishment - kitchens, bathrooms, flooring, electrics, plumbing
Landlord liaison and project management from planning to handover
Fast turnaround to minimise void periods and lost rental income
Birmingham City Council building regulations knowledge
Free, no-obligation site visits and detailed quotes
What We Deliver
Our Full HMO Construction Services in Birmingham
From initial survey through to tenant-ready handover, Arclo manage every aspect of your HMO project across Birmingham and the West Midlands.
🏗️ Full HMO Conversions
Convert any residential property into a fully compliant, high-yielding HMO. We handle structural, mechanical and finish works end-to-end.
🔥 Fire Safety & Compliance
FD30 & FD60 fire doors, intumescent strips, fire alarm systems, emergency lighting and full Article 4 compliance across Birmingham.
🛁 En-Suite & Bathroom Builds
Maximise room value with en-suite additions. We design and build wet rooms, shower rooms and full bathrooms to the highest standard.
🔨 HMO Refurbishments
Full refurbishment of existing HMO properties — kitchens, bathrooms, flooring, decoration, electrics, plumbing and structural repairs.
🏠 Room Additions & Extensions
Increase your room count and rental yield with loft conversions, extensions and internal reconfigurations designed for HMO use.
⚡ Electrics & Plumbing
Full rewiring, consumer unit upgrades, multi-room plumbing and heating systems installed to Part P and Building Regulations standard.
What We Deliver
Our Full HMO Construction Services in Birmingham
From initial survey through to tenant-ready handover, Arclo manage every aspect of your HMO project across Birmingham and the West Midlands.
01 | Free Site Visit & Survey
We visit your Birmingham or West Midlands property, assess the scope, and discuss your HMO goals and requirements in full.
02 | Detailed Quotation
We provide a fully itemised, no-obligation quote with a clear breakdown of costs, materials, and projected timeline.
03 | Planning & Compliance
We advise on HMO licensing, Article 4 direction, and building regulations — coordinating with Birmingham City Council where required.
04 | Build & Project Management
Our experienced team carries out all works to the highest standard, with a dedicated project manager keeping you updated throughout.
05 | Snagging & Handover
We complete a full snagging process and hand over a tenant-ready, fully compliant HMO — on time and to spec.
Common Questions
HMO Conversion FAQs
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HMO conversion costs in Birmingham vary depending on the size of the property, number of rooms, and extent of works required. A typical 4–6 bedroom HMO conversion in the West Midlands ranges from £25,000 to £80,000+. Arclo provide fully itemised, no-obligation quotes after a free site visit so you know exactly what to expect.
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In many areas of Birmingham, converting a property to an HMO (Use Class C4) does not require planning permission under permitted development rights. However, Birmingham City Council's Article 4 direction removes these rights in certain postcodes, meaning planning permission is required. Arclo advise on this during your free site visit.
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Most HMO conversions in Birmingham take between 8 and 20 weeks depending on the scale of works. Arclo Build & Design work efficiently to minimise void periods, keeping your rental income disruption to a minimum. A detailed timeline is provided in your quote.
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Yes — all Arclo HMO conversions are built to full fire safety compliance standards, including FD30 and FD60 fire door installation, intumescent strips, fire alarm and detection systems, emergency lighting, and all requirements under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.
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Absolutely. Alongside full HMO conversions, Arclo Build & Design carry out complete HMO refurbishments — updating kitchens, bathrooms, flooring, decoration, electrics, plumbing and fire safety systems to bring existing properties up to current licensing standards.
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Yes — Arclo Build & Design carry full public liability insurance and all works are carried out to UK Building Regulations standards. Full insurance documentation is available on request prior to works commencing.