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