- Area
- Carmarthenshire
- Nation
- Wales
- Postcodes
- SA31
- Location
- 22 miles north-west of Swansea
- Tenants
- Students and working sharers
Our Carmarthen work covers SA31 and the surrounding area, 22 miles north-west of Swansea, with the same survey-first, fixed-quote approach we use across Carmarthenshire.
What HMO works do we carry out in Carmarthen?
Conversions, refurbishments, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety and council licence works across Carmarthen and SA31.
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Carmarthen
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Carmarthen
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Carmarthen
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Carmarthen
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Carmarthen
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Carmarthen
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Carmarthen
- Student HMO refurbishment in Carmarthen
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Carmarthen
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Carmarthen
- Communal kitchen refits in Carmarthen
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Carmarthen
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Carmarthen
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Carmarthen
- Fire doors in Carmarthen
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Carmarthen
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Carmarthen
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Carmarthen
- Sound insulation in Carmarthen
- EPC and energy upgrades in Carmarthen
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Carmarthen
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Carmarthen
- Extensions for extra rooms in Carmarthen
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Carmarthen
HMO rules for Carmarthen
- Every landlord must register with Rent Smart Wales; self-managing landlords also need a Rent Smart Wales licence.
- Mandatory licence for HMOs of 3 or more storeys with 5 or more people in 2 or more households; councils add additional licensing.
- Room sizes and amenity ratios are set by each council: England’s national room sizes do not apply.
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 Carmarthen
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Shared bathroom refit | £5,500 – £9,000 | £5,150 – £8,450 | bathroom |
| 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 |
Nearby places we cover
Questions
Do you cover all of Carmarthen?
Yes. We work across Carmarthen and the SA31 postcode areas, plus the rest of Carmarthenshire. Nearby places we also cover include Llanelli, Ammanford, Gorseinon.
Does a shared house in Carmarthen 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 Carmarthen?
All of them: conversions, refurbishments, ensuites, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety, licence works, electrics, sound and energy upgrades, lofts and extensions.