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