- Area
- Conwy
- Nation
- Wales
- Postcodes
- LL28 and LL29
- Location
- 35 miles north-west of Wrexham
Shared houses in Colwyn Bay range from small three-sharer lets to larger houses over several floors. Whatever the size, we start with a measured survey and the council’s written standards.
What HMO works do we carry out in Colwyn Bay?
Conversions, refurbishments, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety and council licence works across Colwyn Bay and LL28 and LL29.
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Colwyn Bay
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Colwyn Bay
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Colwyn Bay
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Colwyn Bay
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Colwyn Bay
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Colwyn Bay
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Colwyn Bay
- Student HMO refurbishment in Colwyn Bay
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Colwyn Bay
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Colwyn Bay
- Communal kitchen refits in Colwyn Bay
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Colwyn Bay
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Colwyn Bay
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Colwyn Bay
- Fire doors in Colwyn Bay
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Colwyn Bay
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Colwyn Bay
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Colwyn Bay
- Sound insulation in Colwyn Bay
- EPC and energy upgrades in Colwyn Bay
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Colwyn Bay
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Colwyn Bay
- Extensions for extra rooms in Colwyn Bay
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Colwyn Bay
HMO rules for Colwyn Bay
- 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.
- 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.
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 Colwyn Bay
| 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 |
| Full rewire, 4–5 bedroom house | £6,000 – £12,000 | £5,650 – £11,300 | house |
| Shared bathroom refit | £5,500 – £9,000 | £5,150 – £8,450 | bathroom |
| 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
Which postcodes in Colwyn Bay do you work in?
All of them, including LL28 and LL29, and the surrounding parts of Conwy.
Does a shared house in Colwyn Bay 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 Colwyn Bay?
All of them: conversions, refurbishments, ensuites, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety, licence works, electrics, sound and energy upgrades, lofts and extensions.