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