- Area
- Rhondda Cynon Taf
- Nation
- Wales
- Postcodes
- CF44
- Location
- 20 miles north-west of Cardiff
Shared houses in Aberdare range from small three-sharer lets to larger houses over several floors. Whatever the size, we start with a measured survey and the council’s written standards.
What HMO works do we carry out in Aberdare?
Everything from a single fire door to a full conversion. Choose a service for what it involves in Aberdare, the rules that apply and local guide prices.
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Aberdare
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Aberdare
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Aberdare
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Aberdare
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Aberdare
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Aberdare
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Aberdare
- Student HMO refurbishment in Aberdare
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Aberdare
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Aberdare
- Communal kitchen refits in Aberdare
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Aberdare
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Aberdare
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Aberdare
- Fire doors in Aberdare
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Aberdare
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Aberdare
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Aberdare
- Sound insulation in Aberdare
- EPC and energy upgrades in Aberdare
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Aberdare
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Aberdare
- Extensions for extra rooms in Aberdare
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Aberdare
HMO rules for Aberdare
- 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.
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 Aberdare
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £280 – £560 | door |
| 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 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 |
Nearby places we cover
- Rhondda (4 mi)
- Merthyr Tydfil (4 mi)
- Tonypandy (6 mi)
- Treharris (7 mi)
- Nelson (Caerphilly) (8 mi)
- Gelligaer (9 mi)
Questions
How far do you travel from Aberdare?
We cover the whole of Rhondda Cynon Taf and work UK-wide. For Aberdare the nearest towns on our list are Rhondda (4 miles), Merthyr Tydfil (4 miles), Tonypandy (6 miles).
Does a shared house in Aberdare 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 Aberdare?
All of them: conversions, refurbishments, ensuites, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety, licence works, electrics, sound and energy upgrades, lofts and extensions.