- Area
- Bridgend
- Nation
- Wales
- Postcodes
- CF33 and CF36
- Location
- 14 miles south-east of Swansea
From Pyle (3 miles away) to the centre of Porthcawl, we survey, price and carry out HMO works with one point of contact.
What HMO works do we carry out in Porthcawl?
Everything from a single fire door to a full conversion. Choose a service for what it involves in Porthcawl, the rules that apply and local guide prices.
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Porthcawl
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Porthcawl
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Porthcawl
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Porthcawl
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Porthcawl
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Porthcawl
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Porthcawl
- Student HMO refurbishment in Porthcawl
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Porthcawl
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Porthcawl
- Communal kitchen refits in Porthcawl
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Porthcawl
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Porthcawl
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Porthcawl
- Fire doors in Porthcawl
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Porthcawl
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Porthcawl
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Porthcawl
- Sound insulation in Porthcawl
- EPC and energy upgrades in Porthcawl
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Porthcawl
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Porthcawl
- Extensions for extra rooms in Porthcawl
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Porthcawl
HMO rules for Porthcawl
- Room sizes and amenity ratios are set by each council: England’s national room sizes do not apply.
- Mains-powered interlinked smoke alarms on every storey, CO alarms where needed, and an electrical test at least every 5 years.
- Mandatory licence for HMOs of 3 or more storeys with 5 or more people in 2 or more households; councils add additional licensing.
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 Porthcawl
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ensuite shower room added to a bedroom | £4,000 – £10,000 | £3,750 – £9,400 | ensuite |
| 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 rewire, 4–5 bedroom house | £6,000 – £12,000 | £5,650 – £11,300 | house |
| Shared bathroom refit | £5,500 – £9,000 | £5,150 – £8,450 | bathroom |
Nearby places we cover
Questions
Do you cover all of Porthcawl?
Yes. We work across Porthcawl and the CF33 and CF36 postcode areas, plus the rest of Bridgend. Nearby places we also cover include Pyle, Bridgend, Coity.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Porthcawl?
With the local council for the address. 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.
What HMO services do you offer in Porthcawl?
All of them: conversions, refurbishments, ensuites, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety, licence works, electrics, sound and energy upgrades, lofts and extensions.