- Area
- Monmouthshire
- Nation
- Wales
- Postcodes
- NP7, NP22 and NP23
- Location
- 22 miles north of Cardiff
Shared houses in Brynmawr 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 Brynmawr?
Everything from a single fire door to a full conversion. Choose a service for what it involves in Brynmawr, the rules that apply and local guide prices.
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Brynmawr
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Brynmawr
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Brynmawr
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Brynmawr
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Brynmawr
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Brynmawr
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Brynmawr
- Student HMO refurbishment in Brynmawr
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Brynmawr
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Brynmawr
- Communal kitchen refits in Brynmawr
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Brynmawr
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Brynmawr
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Brynmawr
- Fire doors in Brynmawr
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Brynmawr
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Brynmawr
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Brynmawr
- Sound insulation in Brynmawr
- EPC and energy upgrades in Brynmawr
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Brynmawr
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Brynmawr
- Extensions for extra rooms in Brynmawr
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Brynmawr
HMO rules for Brynmawr
- Mains-powered interlinked smoke alarms on every storey, CO alarms where needed, and an electrical test at least every 5 years.
- Mandatory licence for HMOs of 3 or more storeys with 5 or more people in 2 or more households; councils add additional licensing.
- Room sizes and amenity ratios are set by each council: England’s national room sizes do not apply.
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 Brynmawr
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ensuite shower room added to a bedroom | £4,000 – £10,000 | £3,750 – £9,400 | ensuite |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £750 – £1,900 | 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 |
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £280 – £560 | door |
Nearby places we cover
- Ebbw Vale (2 mi)
- Tredegar (3 mi)
- Abergavenny (7 mi)
- Bargoed (8 mi)
- Pontypool (9 mi)
- Merthyr Tydfil (9 mi)
Questions
Which postcodes in Brynmawr do you work in?
All of them, including NP7, NP22 and NP23, and the surrounding parts of Monmouthshire.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Brynmawr?
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 Brynmawr?
All of them: conversions, refurbishments, ensuites, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety, licence works, electrics, sound and energy upgrades, lofts and extensions.