At D. S. Smith Services, we specialise in HMO property conversions — managing every aspect of the process in-house, from sourcing and planning through to construction, compliance and rental. We don’t subcontract or outsource — we carry out the works ourselves or with trusted partners, ensuring accountability and quality on every project.

Licensed & Insured

LICENSED

We are fully insured and hold active certification with:

NRLA

WIAPS

WaterSafe

INSURED

We’re fully insured and committed to the highest professional standards of safety and accountability.

Public Liability Insurance: Up to £2,000,000

Property Sourcing

We identify and purchase properties suitable for HMO conversion, assessing layout, licensing, and investment potential.

Project Planning

We take care of all compliance and planning needs — drawing on local knowledge and expertise to prepare the property.

Builder Engagement

We assign qualified builders for all works — from layout and en-suites to safety upgrades and licensing compliance.

Site Management

We stay involved throughout — managing budgets, timelines, and quality to meet HMO regulations.

Rental & Tenancy

We rent completed properties either directly or via trusted letting partners — ensuring high-quality homes and strong returns.

Water Works Projects

We also deliver water infrastructure services such as lead pipe replacement and reinstatement, using in-house expertise.

Our Process

Property Sourcing: We identify and purchase properties with strong potential for HMO conversion. Each property is fully assessed to ensure it meets layout, licensing, and investment criteria.
Project Planning: Once acquired, we handle all planning and compliance considerations, drawing on our experience and local knowledge to prepare each property for conversion.
Builder Engagement:We bring in trusted, local builders to complete all renovation and conversion works. We manage the entire process - from layout changes and en-suites to safety upgrades and licensing compliance.
Site Management:Throughout the build, we stay actively involved. We manage timelines, budgets, and quality control, ensuring everything is delivered to a high standard and meets legal HMO requirements.
Rental & Tenancy:After completion, the property is rented out either directly or through professional letting partners, providing a stable return on investment and high-quality living for tenants.
Water Works Projects: Seperatley, we also take on water infrastructure jobs - such as lead pipe replacement and reinstatement works - where we carry out the work ourselves using our technical and hands-on expertise.

Why Choose Us?

Experience & Ownership

We personally invest in and manage every HMO project from purchase through to completion. That means we treat every detail with care - because we don't build for clients, we build for ourselves and our tenants.

Direct Delivery (Water Works)

All water infratstructure works - including lead pipe replacement and reinstatement - are completed by us directly. No sub-contracting, just fully qualified, hands-on service from a team that knows the job inside out.

Project Management

With backgrounds in construction, engineering, and emergency services, we bring structure, discipline, and hands-on oversight to every stage of a project - ensuring timelines and quality are never compromised.

Local Trades

For HMO builds, we hire trusted local builders and tradespeople, supporting the community and ensuring fast, reliable work delivered to spec.

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