- Area
- Neath Port Talbot
- Nation
- Wales
- Postcodes
- SA10 and SA11
- Location
- 7 miles north-east of Swansea
Neath is a town of around 45,000 people, 7 miles north-east of Swansea. We cover every part of it, from SA10 and SA11 out to Briton Ferry, Clydach.
What HMO works do we carry out in Neath?
Conversions, refurbishments, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety and council licence works across Neath and SA10 and SA11.
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Neath
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Neath
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Neath
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Neath
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Neath
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Neath
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Neath
- Student HMO refurbishment in Neath
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Neath
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Neath
- Communal kitchen refits in Neath
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Neath
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Neath
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Neath
- Fire doors in Neath
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Neath
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Neath
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Neath
- Sound insulation in Neath
- EPC and energy upgrades in Neath
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Neath
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Neath
- Extensions for extra rooms in Neath
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Neath
HMO rules for Neath
- Mandatory licence for HMOs of 3 or more storeys with 5 or more people in 2 or more households; councils add additional licensing.
- Mains-powered interlinked smoke alarms on every storey, CO alarms where needed, and an electrical test at least every 5 years.
- Every landlord must register with Rent Smart Wales; self-managing landlords also need a Rent Smart Wales licence.
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 Neath
| 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 |
| Communal HMO kitchen with extra cooking and sink capacity (our estimate from domestic ranges) | £8,000 – £18,000 | £7,500 – £16,900 | kitchen |
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £280 – £560 | door |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £750 – £1,900 | house |
Nearby places we cover
Questions
Do you cover all of Neath?
Yes. We work across Neath and the SA10 and SA11 postcode areas, plus the rest of Neath Port Talbot. Nearby places we also cover include Briton Ferry, Clydach, Swansea.
Does a shared house in Neath need an HMO licence?
In Wales, mandatory licensing covers HMOs of 3 or more storeys with 5 or more people. Many councils, including Cardiff and Swansea, also run additional licensing for smaller HMOs. Every landlord must register with Rent Smart Wales.
What HMO services do you offer in Neath?
All of them: conversions, refurbishments, ensuites, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety, licence works, electrics, sound and energy upgrades, lofts and extensions.