In short: we carry out HMO conversions, refurbishments, fire safety and licence works across Vale of Glamorgan, priced against the rules for Wales and the council’s own standards. Vale of Glamorgan is also the name of the local council, which licenses HMOs here.
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What HMO rules apply in Vale of Glamorgan?
- Mandatory licence for HMOs of 3 or more storeys with 5 or more people in 2 or more households; councils add additional licensing.
- 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.
- Room sizes and amenity ratios are set by each council: England’s national room sizes do not apply.
Towns we cover in Vale of Glamorgan
HMO services in Vale of Glamorgan
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Vale of Glamorgan
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Vale of Glamorgan
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Vale of Glamorgan
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Vale of Glamorgan
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Vale of Glamorgan
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Vale of Glamorgan
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Vale of Glamorgan
- Student HMO refurbishment in Vale of Glamorgan
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Vale of Glamorgan
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Vale of Glamorgan
- Communal kitchen refits in Vale of Glamorgan
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Vale of Glamorgan
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Vale of Glamorgan
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Vale of Glamorgan
- Fire doors in Vale of Glamorgan
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Vale of Glamorgan
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Vale of Glamorgan
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Vale of Glamorgan
- Sound insulation in Vale of Glamorgan
- EPC and energy upgrades in Vale of Glamorgan
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Vale of Glamorgan
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Vale of Glamorgan
- Extensions for extra rooms in Vale of Glamorgan
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Vale of Glamorgan
Guide prices in Vale of Glamorgan
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £750 – £1,900 | house |
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £280 – £560 | door |
Questions
Do you carry out HMO works in Vale of Glamorgan?
Yes. We cover the whole of Vale of Glamorgan, including Barry, Penarth, Llantwit Major.
Who licenses HMOs in Vale of Glamorgan?
Vale of Glamorgan council licenses HMOs in its area. Landlords must also register with Rent Smart Wales.
Is HMO work more expensive in Vale of Glamorgan?
Our guide prices for Vale of Glamorgan use the Wales adjustment of -6% against the UK average. Your fixed price follows a site visit.