- Area
- Vale of Glamorgan
- Nation
- Wales
- Postcodes
- CF62 and CF63
- Location
- 7 miles south-west of Cardiff
Shared houses in Barry range from small three-sharer lets to larger houses over several floors. Whatever the size, we start with a measured survey and the council’s written standards.
What HMO works do we carry out in Barry?
All 24 of our HMO services are available in Barry. Each page below covers the work, the Wales rules and regional prices.
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Barry
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Barry
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Barry
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Barry
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Barry
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Barry
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Barry
- Student HMO refurbishment in Barry
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Barry
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Barry
- Communal kitchen refits in Barry
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Barry
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Barry
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Barry
- Fire doors in Barry
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Barry
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Barry
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Barry
- Sound insulation in Barry
- EPC and energy upgrades in Barry
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Barry
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Barry
- Extensions for extra rooms in Barry
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Barry
HMO rules for Barry
- 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.
- 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.
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 Barry
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ensuite shower room added to a bedroom | £4,000 – £10,000 | £3,750 – £9,400 | ensuite |
| Full rewire, 4–5 bedroom house | £6,000 – £12,000 | £5,650 – £11,300 | house |
| 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 |
| 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
- Penarth (5 mi)
- Cardiff (7 mi)
- Whitchurch (8 mi)
- Llantwit Major (9 mi)
- Llantrisant (10 mi)
- Caerphilly (12 mi)
Questions
Do you cover all of Barry?
Yes. We work across Barry and the CF62 and CF63 postcode areas, plus the rest of Vale of Glamorgan. Nearby places we also cover include Penarth, Cardiff, Whitchurch.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Barry?
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 Barry?
All of them: conversions, refurbishments, ensuites, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety, licence works, electrics, sound and energy upgrades, lofts and extensions.