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