- Area
- Swansea
- Nation
- Wales
- Postcodes
- SA6
- Location
- 5 miles north-east of Swansea
Clydach is a town of about 19,000 people, 5 miles north-east of Swansea. We cover every part of it, from SA6 out to Neath, Swansea.
What HMO works do we carry out in Clydach?
Conversions, refurbishments, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety and council licence works across Clydach and SA6.
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Clydach
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Clydach
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Clydach
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Clydach
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Clydach
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Clydach
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Clydach
- Student HMO refurbishment in Clydach
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Clydach
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Clydach
- Communal kitchen refits in Clydach
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Clydach
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Clydach
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Clydach
- Fire doors in Clydach
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Clydach
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Clydach
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Clydach
- Sound insulation in Clydach
- EPC and energy upgrades in Clydach
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Clydach
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Clydach
- Extensions for extra rooms in Clydach
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Clydach
HMO rules for Clydach
- 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.
- Every landlord must register with Rent Smart Wales; self-managing landlords also need a Rent Smart Wales licence.
- Mandatory licence for HMOs of 3 or more storeys with 5 or more people in 2 or more households; councils add additional licensing.
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 Clydach
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £750 – £1,900 | house |
Nearby places we cover
Questions
How far do you travel from Clydach?
We cover the whole of Swansea and work UK-wide. For Clydach the nearest towns on our list are Neath (4 miles), Swansea (5 miles), Briton Ferry (5 miles).
Does a shared house in Clydach 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 Clydach?
All of them: conversions, refurbishments, ensuites, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety, licence works, electrics, sound and energy upgrades, lofts and extensions.