- Area
- Caerphilly
- Nation
- Wales
- Postcodes
- CF81, CF82 and NP12
- Location
- 13 miles north of Cardiff
Shared houses in Blackwood range from small three-sharer lets to larger houses over several floors. Whatever the size, we start with a measured survey and the council’s written standards.
What HMO works do we carry out in Blackwood?
Conversions, refurbishments, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety and council licence works across Blackwood and CF81, CF82 and NP12.
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Blackwood
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Blackwood
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Blackwood
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Blackwood
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Blackwood
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Blackwood
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Blackwood
- Student HMO refurbishment in Blackwood
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Blackwood
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Blackwood
- Communal kitchen refits in Blackwood
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Blackwood
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Blackwood
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Blackwood
- Fire doors in Blackwood
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Blackwood
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Blackwood
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Blackwood
- Sound insulation in Blackwood
- EPC and energy upgrades in Blackwood
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Blackwood
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Blackwood
- Extensions for extra rooms in Blackwood
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Blackwood
HMO rules for Blackwood
- 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 Blackwood
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shared bathroom refit | £5,500 – £9,000 | £5,150 – £8,450 | bathroom |
| 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 |
| 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 |
Nearby places we cover
- Bargoed (2 mi)
- Gelligaer (2 mi)
- Nelson (Caerphilly) (3 mi)
- Treharris (4 mi)
- Risca (6 mi)
- Caerphilly (6 mi)
Questions
Do you cover all of Blackwood?
Yes. We work across Blackwood and the CF81, CF82 and NP12 postcode areas, plus the rest of Caerphilly. Nearby places we also cover include Bargoed, Gelligaer, Nelson (Caerphilly).
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Blackwood?
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 Blackwood?
All of them: conversions, refurbishments, ensuites, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety, licence works, electrics, sound and energy upgrades, lofts and extensions.