- Area
- Cardiff
- Nation
- Wales
- Postcodes
- CF5 and CF14
- Location
- 3 miles north-west of Cardiff
From Cardiff (3 miles away) to the centre of Whitchurch, we survey, price and carry out HMO works with one point of contact.
What HMO works do we carry out in Whitchurch?
Conversions, refurbishments, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety and council licence works across Whitchurch and CF5 and CF14.
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Whitchurch
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Whitchurch
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Whitchurch
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Whitchurch
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Whitchurch
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Whitchurch
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Whitchurch
- Student HMO refurbishment in Whitchurch
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Whitchurch
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Whitchurch
- Communal kitchen refits in Whitchurch
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Whitchurch
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Whitchurch
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Whitchurch
- Fire doors in Whitchurch
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Whitchurch
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Whitchurch
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Whitchurch
- Sound insulation in Whitchurch
- EPC and energy upgrades in Whitchurch
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Whitchurch
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Whitchurch
- Extensions for extra rooms in Whitchurch
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Whitchurch
HMO rules for Whitchurch
- 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.
- Every landlord must register with Rent Smart Wales; self-managing landlords also need a Rent Smart Wales licence.
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 Whitchurch
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ensuite shower room added to a bedroom | £4,000 – £10,000 | £3,750 – £9,400 | ensuite |
| 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 |
Nearby places we cover
Questions
How far do you travel from Whitchurch?
We cover the whole of Cardiff and work UK-wide. For Whitchurch the nearest towns on our list are Cardiff (3 miles), Caerphilly (4 miles), Penarth (5 miles).
Does a shared house in Whitchurch 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 Whitchurch?
All of them: conversions, refurbishments, ensuites, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety, licence works, electrics, sound and energy upgrades, lofts and extensions.