In short: we carry out HMO conversions, refurbishments, fire safety and licence works across Bridgend, priced against the rules for Wales and the council’s own standards. Bridgend is also the name of the local council, which licenses HMOs here.
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What HMO rules apply in Bridgend?
- 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 Bridgend
HMO services in Bridgend
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Bridgend
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Bridgend
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Bridgend
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Bridgend
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Bridgend
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Bridgend
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Bridgend
- Student HMO refurbishment in Bridgend
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Bridgend
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Bridgend
- Communal kitchen refits in Bridgend
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Bridgend
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Bridgend
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Bridgend
- Fire doors in Bridgend
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Bridgend
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Bridgend
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Bridgend
- Sound insulation in Bridgend
- EPC and energy upgrades in Bridgend
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Bridgend
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Bridgend
- Extensions for extra rooms in Bridgend
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Bridgend
Guide prices in Bridgend
| 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 Bridgend?
Yes. We cover the whole of Bridgend, including Bridgend, Coity, Maesteg, Porthcawl.
Who licenses HMOs in Bridgend?
Bridgend council licenses HMOs in its area. Landlords must also register with Rent Smart Wales.
Is HMO work more expensive in Bridgend?
Our guide prices for Bridgend use the Wales adjustment of -6% against the UK average. Your fixed price follows a site visit.