In short: we carry out HMO conversions, refurbishments, fire safety and licence works across Wrexham, working to the HMO rules for Wales. Wrexham is also the name of the local council, which licenses HMOs here.
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What HMO rules apply in Wrexham?
- 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 Wrexham
HMO services in Wrexham
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Wrexham
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Wrexham
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Wrexham
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Wrexham
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Wrexham
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Wrexham
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Wrexham
- Student HMO refurbishment in Wrexham
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Wrexham
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Wrexham
- Communal kitchen refits in Wrexham
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Wrexham
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Wrexham
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Wrexham
- Fire doors in Wrexham
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Wrexham
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Wrexham
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Wrexham
- Sound insulation in Wrexham
- EPC and energy upgrades in Wrexham
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Wrexham
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Wrexham
- Extensions for extra rooms in Wrexham
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Wrexham
Guide prices in Wrexham
| 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 Wrexham?
Yes. We cover the whole of Wrexham, including Wrexham, Rhosllannerchrugog, Brymbo.
Who licenses HMOs in Wrexham?
Wrexham council licenses HMOs in its area. Landlords must also register with Rent Smart Wales.
Is HMO work more expensive in Wrexham?
Our guide prices for Wrexham use the Wales adjustment of -6% against the UK average. Your fixed price follows a site visit.