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