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