Covering Smethwick
Our coverage around Smethwick (B66) also includes West Bromwich, Birmingham and Aston.
Homes in the West Midlands
Red-brick terraces and inter-war semis make up much of the housing in the West Midlands, which suits rear extensions, dormer lofts and hip-to-gable conversions, with more modern estates on the edges of the towns.
What do you get with a house-to-flat conversion?
A house-to-flat conversion divides a single house into two or more self-contained flats, each with its own front door, kitchen and bathroom. It always needs planning permission and full building regulations approval, particularly for fire separation and sound insulation between flats.
- Planning application and layouts to space standards
- Fire separation and sound insulation between flats
- Separate electrics, heating and metering
How much should I budget for a house-to-flat conversion?
Typical ranges for house-to-flat conversions. Ground conditions, access and specification move the final figure, which we fix in writing before work starts.
Priced on survey.
Planning and building rules in Smethwick
In England we deal with the council’s planning team for permission or a lawful development certificate, with building control (the council or a registered building control approver) for inspections, and with neighbours under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 where it applies.
Dividing a house into flats always needs planning permission in England.
What should I think about before starting?
- Each flat needs its own utilities and metering.
- Sound insulation between flats is tested on completion.
From first call to completion
- Start with a conversation. A short call or the online form is enough for us to understand what you want to build.
- Survey at your house. We look at the existing structure, services and access, and agree what the design needs to achieve.
- Price and paperwork. The design is priced line by line, and we submit the planning and building control applications.
- Construction and completion. One site lead co-ordinates every trade through to the building control certificate.
House-to-flat conversions: common questions
What are the main building regulations issues?
Fire separation between flats, protected escape routes, sound insulation and separate services.
Can you help with the planning case?
Yes. We check the council’s policies first and only proceed with a design that has a realistic chance of approval.
Do you work in Smethwick?
Yes. Smethwick is within our coverage for house-to-flat conversions, along with nearby West Bromwich and Birmingham.
Also covering
- House-to-flat conversions in West Bromwich
- House-to-flat conversions in Birmingham
- House-to-flat conversions in Aston
- House-to-flat conversions in Bartley Green
Learn more about house-to-flat conversions, or see every project we cover in Smethwick.