- Area
- Flintshire
- Nation
- Wales
- Postcodes
- CH5
- Location
- 11 miles north of Wrexham
Shared houses in Deeside 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 Deeside?
Conversions, refurbishments, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety and council licence works across Deeside and CH5.
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Deeside
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Deeside
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Deeside
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Deeside
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Deeside
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Deeside
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Deeside
- Student HMO refurbishment in Deeside
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Deeside
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Deeside
- Communal kitchen refits in Deeside
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Deeside
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Deeside
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Deeside
- Fire doors in Deeside
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Deeside
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Deeside
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Deeside
- Sound insulation in Deeside
- EPC and energy upgrades in Deeside
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Deeside
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Deeside
- Extensions for extra rooms in Deeside
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Deeside
HMO rules for Deeside
- Room sizes and amenity ratios are set by each council: England’s national room sizes do not apply.
- Mandatory licence for HMOs of 3 or more storeys with 5 or more people in 2 or more households; councils add additional licensing.
- Mains-powered interlinked smoke alarms on every storey, CO alarms where needed, and an electrical test at least every 5 years.
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 Deeside
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full rewire, 4–5 bedroom house | £6,000 – £12,000 | £5,650 – £11,300 | house |
| 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 |
| Communal HMO kitchen with extra cooking and sink capacity (our estimate from domestic ranges) | £8,000 – £18,000 | £7,500 – £16,900 | kitchen |
Nearby places we cover
Questions
Do you cover all of Deeside?
Yes. We work across Deeside and the CH5 postcode areas, plus the rest of Flintshire. Nearby places we also cover include Hawarden, Buckley, Flint.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Deeside?
With the local council for the address. 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.
What HMO services do you offer in Deeside?
All of them: conversions, refurbishments, ensuites, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety, licence works, electrics, sound and energy upgrades, lofts and extensions.