- Area
- Swansea
- Nation
- Wales
- Postcodes
- SA4
- Location
- 5 miles north-west of Swansea
Our Gorseinon work covers SA4 and the surrounding area, 5 miles north-west of Swansea, with the same survey-first, fixed-quote approach we use across Swansea.
What HMO works do we carry out in Gorseinon?
All 24 of our HMO services are available in Gorseinon. Each page below covers the work, the Wales rules and regional prices.
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Gorseinon
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Gorseinon
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Gorseinon
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Gorseinon
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Gorseinon
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Gorseinon
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Gorseinon
- Student HMO refurbishment in Gorseinon
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Gorseinon
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Gorseinon
- Communal kitchen refits in Gorseinon
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Gorseinon
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Gorseinon
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Gorseinon
- Fire doors in Gorseinon
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Gorseinon
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Gorseinon
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Gorseinon
- Sound insulation in Gorseinon
- EPC and energy upgrades in Gorseinon
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Gorseinon
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Gorseinon
- Extensions for extra rooms in Gorseinon
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Gorseinon
HMO rules for Gorseinon
- 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.
- Room sizes and amenity ratios are set by each council: England’s national room sizes do not apply.
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 Gorseinon
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
Nearby places we cover
Questions
How far do you travel from Gorseinon?
We cover the whole of Swansea and work UK-wide. For Gorseinon the nearest towns on our list are Llanelli (5 miles), Swansea (5 miles), Clydach (6 miles).
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Gorseinon?
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 Gorseinon?
All of them: conversions, refurbishments, ensuites, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety, licence works, electrics, sound and energy upgrades, lofts and extensions.