- Area
- Rhondda Cynon Taf
- Nation
- Wales
- Postcodes
- CF37
- Location
- 11 miles north-west of Cardiff
- Tenants
- Students and working sharers
From Nelson (Caerphilly) (4 miles away) to the centre of Pontypridd, we survey, price and carry out HMO works with one point of contact.
What HMO works do we carry out in Pontypridd?
Conversions, refurbishments, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety and council licence works across Pontypridd and CF37.
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Pontypridd
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Pontypridd
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Pontypridd
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Pontypridd
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Pontypridd
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Pontypridd
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Pontypridd
- Student HMO refurbishment in Pontypridd
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Pontypridd
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Pontypridd
- Communal kitchen refits in Pontypridd
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Pontypridd
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Pontypridd
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Pontypridd
- Fire doors in Pontypridd
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Pontypridd
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Pontypridd
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Pontypridd
- Sound insulation in Pontypridd
- EPC and energy upgrades in Pontypridd
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Pontypridd
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Pontypridd
- Extensions for extra rooms in Pontypridd
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Pontypridd
HMO rules for Pontypridd
- Room sizes and amenity ratios are set by each council: England’s national room sizes do not apply.
- Mains-powered interlinked smoke alarms on every storey, CO alarms where needed, and an electrical test at least every 5 years.
- 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.
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 Pontypridd
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £750 – £1,900 | house |
| Full rewire, 4–5 bedroom house | £6,000 – £12,000 | £5,650 – £11,300 | house |
| Communal HMO kitchen with extra cooking and sink capacity (our estimate from domestic ranges) | £8,000 – £18,000 | £7,500 – £16,900 | kitchen |
Nearby places we cover
- Nelson (Caerphilly) (4 mi)
- Llantrisant (4 mi)
- Treharris (5 mi)
- Tonypandy (5 mi)
- Caerphilly (6 mi)
- Gelligaer (6 mi)
Questions
Which postcodes in Pontypridd do you work in?
All of them, including CF37, and the surrounding parts of Rhondda Cynon Taf.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Pontypridd?
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 Pontypridd?
All of them: conversions, refurbishments, ensuites, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety, licence works, electrics, sound and energy upgrades, lofts and extensions.