- Area
- Torfaen
- Nation
- Wales
- Postcodes
- NP44
- Location
- 14 miles north-east of Cardiff
Cwmbran is a town of around 50,000 people, 14 miles north-east of Cardiff. We cover every part of it, from NP44 out to Pontypool, Risca.
What HMO works do we carry out in Cwmbran?
Everything from a single fire door to a full conversion. Choose a service for what it involves in Cwmbran, the rules that apply and local guide prices.
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Cwmbran
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Cwmbran
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Cwmbran
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Cwmbran
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Cwmbran
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Cwmbran
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Cwmbran
- Student HMO refurbishment in Cwmbran
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Cwmbran
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Cwmbran
- Communal kitchen refits in Cwmbran
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Cwmbran
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Cwmbran
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Cwmbran
- Fire doors in Cwmbran
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Cwmbran
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Cwmbran
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Cwmbran
- Sound insulation in Cwmbran
- EPC and energy upgrades in Cwmbran
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Cwmbran
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Cwmbran
- Extensions for extra rooms in Cwmbran
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Cwmbran
HMO rules for Cwmbran
- Mandatory licence for HMOs of 3 or more storeys with 5 or more people in 2 or more households; councils add additional licensing.
- 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 Cwmbran
| 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 |
| Shared bathroom refit | £5,500 – £9,000 | £5,150 – £8,450 | bathroom |
| 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 |
| Ensuite shower room added to a bedroom | £4,000 – £10,000 | £3,750 – £9,400 | ensuite |
Nearby places we cover
Questions
Which postcodes in Cwmbran do you work in?
All of them, including NP44, and the surrounding parts of Torfaen.
Does a shared house in Cwmbran 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 Cwmbran?
All of them: conversions, refurbishments, ensuites, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety, licence works, electrics, sound and energy upgrades, lofts and extensions.