Void property works · West Midlands

Void property works in Solihull

Empty homes in Solihull lose rent every week they stand empty. We help social landlords bring voids back to their lettable standard quickly and properly.

Social landlords in Solihull can appoint us for void property works, from a single home to a programme. Council homes here are owned by Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council and managed by Solihull Community Housing. We work to the Decent Homes Standard and to your own specification.

Solihull at a glance

Council: Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council
Region: West Midlands
Council homes: Council-owned, managed by Solihull Community Housing
Housing standard: Decent Homes Standard (England)
Damp and mould timescales: Awaab's Law (since 27 Oct 2025)
Population: 217,487 (2020 estimate)
Regional price factor: 0.97 (VOA 2026)

Council housing status from Housing Revenue Account records (MHCLG and the 2012 HRA list, updated for later transfers) and council publications, checked October 2026. Population: ONS 2020 mid-year estimate.

Who owns the social homes in Solihull?

Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council owns its council homes, which are managed on its behalf by Solihull Community Housing, an arm's-length management organisation (ALMO). Housing associations own further social homes in Solihull.

What do we cover in Solihull?

Void inspection against your lettable standard, with photos
Clearance, deep clean and pest treatment where needed
Plastering, making good, decoration and flooring to your spec
Electrical and gas safety checks and remedial works, with the engineers' registration confirmed in writing before appointment
Handover pack with certificates and photographs

How do we deliver it?

We sequence the trades so the slow items (certificates, any asbestos work, kitchens) start first, and decoration and cleaning finish last. That is usually where days are won or lost.

Which rules apply in Solihull?

Gas work done for payment must be carried out by a member of the Gas Safe Register (Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998). Landlords must have each gas appliance and flue checked at least every 12 months and give the record to the tenant within 28 days.

Decent Homes Standard (England) · More about void property works

What do void property works cost in Solihull?

Our guide range for a minor void in Solihull is £1,450–£3,400 per void. That is the UK range of £1,500–£3,500 (our estimate) adjusted by a regional cost factor of 0.97 (VOA Rating Cost Guide 2026: 0.95–1.00); figures are before VAT where the source states it. Every job is priced after survey; specification, access and the condition of the homes will move the figure.

Questions about void property works in Solihull

Does Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council still own council homes?

Can you take on void property works in Solihull as a subcontractor?

Yes. Main contractors working for social landlords in Solihull can engage us as a tier-2 subcontractor for void property works, working under their systems and their client's specification.

Do you also work near Solihull?

Yes. We take on void property works across the West Midlands, including Birmingham, Coventry, Warwick and North Warwickshire, and in every other UK nation.