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