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