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