- Area
- Flintshire
- Nation
- Wales
- Postcodes
- CH5
- Location
- 10 miles north of Wrexham
Shared houses in Hawarden 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 Hawarden?
All 24 of our HMO services are available in Hawarden. Each page below covers the work, the Wales rules and regional prices.
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Hawarden
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Hawarden
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Hawarden
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Hawarden
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Hawarden
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Hawarden
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Hawarden
- Student HMO refurbishment in Hawarden
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Hawarden
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Hawarden
- Communal kitchen refits in Hawarden
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Hawarden
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Hawarden
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Hawarden
- Fire doors in Hawarden
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Hawarden
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Hawarden
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Hawarden
- Sound insulation in Hawarden
- EPC and energy upgrades in Hawarden
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Hawarden
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Hawarden
- Extensions for extra rooms in Hawarden
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Hawarden
HMO rules for Hawarden
- Every landlord must register with Rent Smart Wales; self-managing landlords also need a Rent Smart Wales licence.
- Mains-powered interlinked smoke alarms on every storey, CO alarms where needed, and an electrical test at least every 5 years.
- 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.
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 Hawarden
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shared bathroom refit | £5,500 – £9,000 | £5,150 – £8,450 | bathroom |
| 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 |
| 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 |
Nearby places we cover
Questions
Do you cover all of Hawarden?
Yes. We work across Hawarden and the CH5 postcode areas, plus the rest of Flintshire. Nearby places we also cover include Deeside, Buckley, Chester.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Hawarden?
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 Hawarden?
All of them: conversions, refurbishments, ensuites, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety, licence works, electrics, sound and energy upgrades, lofts and extensions.