- Area
- Blaenau Gwent
- Nation
- Wales
- Postcodes
- NP7, NP22, NP23 and NP24
- Location
- 21 miles north of Cardiff
Our Ebbw Vale work covers NP7, NP22, NP23 and NP24 and the surrounding area, 21 miles north of Cardiff, with the same survey-first, fixed-quote approach we use across Blaenau Gwent.
What HMO works do we carry out in Ebbw Vale?
All 24 of our HMO services are available in Ebbw Vale. Each page below covers the work, the Wales rules and regional prices.
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Ebbw Vale
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Ebbw Vale
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Ebbw Vale
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Ebbw Vale
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Ebbw Vale
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Ebbw Vale
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Ebbw Vale
- Student HMO refurbishment in Ebbw Vale
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Ebbw Vale
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Ebbw Vale
- Communal kitchen refits in Ebbw Vale
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Ebbw Vale
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Ebbw Vale
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Ebbw Vale
- Fire doors in Ebbw Vale
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Ebbw Vale
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Ebbw Vale
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Ebbw Vale
- Sound insulation in Ebbw Vale
- EPC and energy upgrades in Ebbw Vale
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Ebbw Vale
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Ebbw Vale
- Extensions for extra rooms in Ebbw Vale
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Ebbw Vale
HMO rules for Ebbw Vale
- Room sizes and amenity ratios are set by each council: England’s national room sizes do not apply.
- Mandatory licence for HMOs of 3 or more storeys with 5 or more people in 2 or more households; councils add additional licensing.
- Mains-powered interlinked smoke alarms on every storey, CO alarms where needed, and an electrical test at least every 5 years.
Welsh councils set their own HMO standards and may run additional licensing. In Wales, changing a house to a C4 HMO always needs planning permission, so check planning first.
Guide prices in Ebbw Vale
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £750 – £1,900 | house |
| Full rewire, 4–5 bedroom house | £6,000 – £12,000 | £5,650 – £11,300 | house |
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £280 – £560 | door |
| Ensuite shower room added to a bedroom | £4,000 – £10,000 | £3,750 – £9,400 | ensuite |
Nearby places we cover
Questions
Do you cover all of Ebbw Vale?
Yes. We work across Ebbw Vale and the NP7, NP22, NP23 and NP24 postcode areas, plus the rest of Blaenau Gwent. Nearby places we also cover include Tredegar, Brynmawr, Bargoed.
Does a shared house in Ebbw Vale need an HMO licence?
In Wales, mandatory licensing covers HMOs of 3 or more storeys with 5 or more people. Many councils, including Cardiff and Swansea, also run additional licensing for smaller HMOs. Every landlord must register with Rent Smart Wales.
What HMO services do you offer in Ebbw Vale?
All of them: conversions, refurbishments, ensuites, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety, licence works, electrics, sound and energy upgrades, lofts and extensions.