- Area
- Newport
- Nation
- Wales
- Postcodes
- CF83, NP10, NP11 and NP44
- Location
- 9 miles north of Cardiff
Our Risca work covers CF83, NP10, NP11 and NP44 and the surrounding area, 9 miles north of Cardiff, with the same survey-first, fixed-quote approach we use across Newport.
What HMO works do we carry out in Risca?
All 24 of our HMO services are available in Risca. Each page below covers the work, the Wales rules and regional prices.
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Risca
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Risca
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Risca
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Risca
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Risca
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Risca
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Risca
- Student HMO refurbishment in Risca
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Risca
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Risca
- Communal kitchen refits in Risca
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Risca
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Risca
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Risca
- Fire doors in Risca
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Risca
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Risca
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Risca
- Sound insulation in Risca
- EPC and energy upgrades in Risca
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Risca
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Risca
- Extensions for extra rooms in Risca
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Risca
HMO rules for Risca
- 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.
- 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 Risca
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Full rewire, 4–5 bedroom house | £6,000 – £12,000 | £5,650 – £11,300 | house |
| 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
- Newport (Newport) (5 mi)
- Cwmbran (5 mi)
- Caerphilly (6 mi)
- Blackwood (6 mi)
- Pontypool (7 mi)
- Bargoed (8 mi)
Questions
Do you cover all of Risca?
Yes. We work across Risca and the CF83, NP10, NP11 and NP44 postcode areas, plus the rest of Newport. Nearby places we also cover include Newport (Newport), Cwmbran, Caerphilly.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Risca?
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 Risca?
All of them: conversions, refurbishments, ensuites, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety, licence works, electrics, sound and energy upgrades, lofts and extensions.