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