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