House renovations in Solihull

House renovations in Solihull: approvals and local details

There's no planning application for internal work in Solihull, but Building Regulations still apply to structural changes, electrics, drainage and fire safety. We tell you at the survey which parts need approval or certification.

Homes built or refurbished before 2000 should have textured coatings and old boards tested for asbestos before strip-out.
Rewiring is notifiable under Part P, so you should receive an electrical installation certificate and a Building Regulations compliance certificate.
Listed buildings need consent from Solihull Council for internal as well as external alterations.

Postcode district: B91
Planning and building control: Solihull Council
From our West Bromwich base: About 12 miles to the centre

Which options suit homes in Solihull?

Refresh: rewire, re-plaster and redecorate

For a house with a sound kitchen and bathroom but dated electrics and tired walls. The rewire happens first, then walls and ceilings are skimmed or re-plastered, and the house is ready for decoration. It's the lightest whole-house option, and the one where living at home is most practical.

Renovation with layout changes

Adds structural work such as knocking the kitchen and dining room together, moving a bathroom, or forming an en-suite. These changes need structural calculations and Building Regulations approval and are designed before anything else is ordered, because they decide where pipes, cables and lights go in every room affected.

How much should you budget in Solihull?

Expect to budget between £18,000 and £130,000 depending on size and specification in Solihull. Full refurbishment of a three-bed semi: rewire, re-plaster, heating, kitchen and bathroom: typically £50,000–£68,000.

Guide prices for house renovations
Option	Guide price	Good to know
Refresh: rewire, re-plaster and decorate prep	£18,000 – £32,000	Kitchen and bathroom kept
Full refurbishment	£45,000 – £75,000	The usual scope on a three-bed semi
Renovation with layout and structural changes	£75,000 – £130,000	Steels, moved rooms, more trades and a longer programme

Guide ranges include VAT where it applies. Access, parking and the state of what's there now can move the price — the survey settles it.

Your questions answered

How much does a full house renovation cost in the West Midlands?

Guide prices run from about £18,000 for a rewire and re-plaster up to around £130,000 for a renovation with structural layout changes, including VAT where it applies. A full refurbishment of a three-bed semi, with rewire, re-plaster, heating work, a new kitchen and bathroom, typically costs £50,000–£68,000. Your itemised quote breaks the price down by room and trade.

How do I book a survey in Solihull?

Send the form on this page, use the guide-price tool or call 0800 088 6248 free. We'll ask a few questions about your renovation and arrange a time to visit.

Is VAT charged at 20% on renovation work?

Renovating an occupied home is normally standard-rated. Where VAT is charged, a house that has been empty for at least two years before work starts can qualify for the reduced 5% rate on qualifying work, with evidence such as a letter from the council confirming how long it's been empty. Your quote sets out exactly how VAT applies to your job.

Will I need permission from the council in Solihull?

Not for planning — internal work isn't development unless the house is listed. Building Regulations approval is needed for structural work such as removing a load-bearing wall, through Solihull Council or a registered building control approver.

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Not sure where to start? Show us the house and we'll suggest the order of works, free and with no obligation.