- Area
- Vale of Glamorgan
- Nation
- Wales
- Postcodes
- CF64
- Location
- 3 miles south of Cardiff
Penarth is a town of about 23,000 people, 3 miles south of Cardiff. We cover every part of it, from CF64 out to Cardiff, Whitchurch.
What HMO works do we carry out in Penarth?
Everything from a single fire door to a full conversion. Choose a service for what it involves in Penarth, the rules that apply and local guide prices.
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Penarth
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Penarth
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Penarth
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Penarth
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Penarth
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Penarth
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Penarth
- Student HMO refurbishment in Penarth
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Penarth
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Penarth
- Communal kitchen refits in Penarth
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Penarth
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Penarth
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Penarth
- Fire doors in Penarth
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Penarth
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Penarth
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Penarth
- Sound insulation in Penarth
- EPC and energy upgrades in Penarth
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Penarth
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Penarth
- Extensions for extra rooms in Penarth
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Penarth
HMO rules for Penarth
- Mandatory licence for HMOs of 3 or more storeys with 5 or more people in 2 or more households; councils add additional licensing.
- 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.
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 Penarth
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communal HMO kitchen with extra cooking and sink capacity (our estimate from domestic ranges) | £8,000 – £18,000 | £7,500 – £16,900 | kitchen |
| Ensuite shower room added to a bedroom | £4,000 – £10,000 | £3,750 – £9,400 | ensuite |
| 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
- Cardiff (3 mi)
- Whitchurch (5 mi)
- Barry (5 mi)
- Caerphilly (10 mi)
- Weston-super-Mare (11 mi)
- Llantrisant (11 mi)
Questions
Do you cover all of Penarth?
Yes. We work across Penarth and the CF64 postcode areas, plus the rest of Vale of Glamorgan. Nearby places we also cover include Cardiff, Whitchurch, Barry.
Does a shared house in Penarth 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 Penarth?
All of them: conversions, refurbishments, ensuites, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety, licence works, electrics, sound and energy upgrades, lofts and extensions.