In short: we carry out HMO conversions, refurbishments, fire safety and licence works across Blaenau Gwent, priced against the rules for Wales and the council’s own standards. Blaenau Gwent is also the name of the local council, which licenses HMOs here.
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What HMO rules apply in Blaenau Gwent?
- Mandatory licence for HMOs of 3 or more storeys with 5 or more people in 2 or more households; councils add additional licensing.
- Every landlord must register with Rent Smart Wales; self-managing landlords also need a Rent Smart Wales licence.
- Planning: 3–6 sharers is use class C4, and changing a house to C4 always needs planning permission in Wales; 7 or more is sui generis.
- Mains-powered interlinked smoke alarms on every storey, CO alarms where needed, and an electrical test at least every 5 years.
- Room sizes and amenity ratios are set by each council: England’s national room sizes do not apply.
Towns we cover in Blaenau Gwent
HMO services in Blaenau Gwent
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Blaenau Gwent
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Blaenau Gwent
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Blaenau Gwent
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Blaenau Gwent
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Blaenau Gwent
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Blaenau Gwent
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Blaenau Gwent
- Student HMO refurbishment in Blaenau Gwent
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Blaenau Gwent
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Blaenau Gwent
- Communal kitchen refits in Blaenau Gwent
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Blaenau Gwent
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Blaenau Gwent
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Blaenau Gwent
- Fire doors in Blaenau Gwent
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Blaenau Gwent
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Blaenau Gwent
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Blaenau Gwent
- Sound insulation in Blaenau Gwent
- EPC and energy upgrades in Blaenau Gwent
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Blaenau Gwent
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Blaenau Gwent
- Extensions for extra rooms in Blaenau Gwent
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Blaenau Gwent
Guide prices in Blaenau Gwent
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conversion works per letting room (walls, linings, electrics, decoration; excludes kitchens, bathrooms and fire systems; our estimate) | £3,500 – £6,500 | £3,300 – £6,100 | letting room |
| Full refurbishment per letting room, with a share of communal areas (excludes kitchens, bathrooms and fire systems; our estimate) | £4,000 – £9,000 | £3,750 – £8,450 | letting room |
| Ensuite shower room added to a bedroom | £4,000 – £10,000 | £3,750 – £9,400 | ensuite |
| Communal HMO kitchen with extra cooking and sink capacity (our estimate from domestic ranges) | £8,000 – £18,000 | £7,500 – £16,900 | kitchen |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £750 – £1,900 | house |
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £280 – £560 | door |
Questions
Do you carry out HMO works in Blaenau Gwent?
Yes. We cover the whole of Blaenau Gwent, including Ebbw Vale, Tredegar.
Who licenses HMOs in Blaenau Gwent?
Blaenau Gwent council licenses HMOs in its area. Landlords must also register with Rent Smart Wales.
Is HMO work more expensive in Blaenau Gwent?
Our guide prices for Blaenau Gwent use the Wales adjustment of -6% against the UK average. Your fixed price follows a site visit.