In short: A full HMO refurbishment brings a tired or non-compliant shared house back up to standard in one project: strip-out, repairs, new kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety, electrics, heating, decoration and flooring. We carry this out across Blaenau Gwent, priced against the HMO rules for Wales and the council’s own standards.
- Nation
- Wales
- Pricing region
- Wales
- Postcode areas
- NP
- Main towns
- Ebbw Vale, Tredegar
What does full HMO refurbishment in Blaenau Gwent involve?
- Damp and mould repairs
- Rewire or electrical upgrades
- Heating and hot water upgrades
- Fire doors, detection and escape route upgrades
- Decoration, flooring and furniture-ready rooms
- New or refitted kitchens and bathrooms
Which rules apply in Blaenau Gwent?
- Mandatory licence for HMOs with 3 or more storeys and 5 or more people in 2 or more households; Wales did not adopt England’s 2018 change.
- Kitchen and bathroom ratios are set in each council’s HMO standards.
- Fitness for human habitation rules require mains-powered, interlinked smoke alarms on every storey and CO alarms where there is a gas, oil or solid-fuel appliance.
- An electrical inspection and test at least every 5 years, with the report given to the contract-holder within 14 days.
- Councils assess hazards, including damp and mould, under the HHSRS, alongside the fitness for human habitation rules for occupation contracts.
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.
How much does full HMO refurbishment cost in Blaenau Gwent?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Communal HMO kitchen with extra cooking and sink capacity (our estimate from domestic ranges) | £8,000 – £18,000 | £7,500 – £16,900 | kitchen |
| Shared bathroom refit | £5,500 – £9,000 | £5,150 – £8,450 | bathroom |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £750 – £1,900 | house |
| Full rewire, 4–5 bedroom house | £6,000 – £12,000 | £5,650 – £11,300 | house |
Typical time on site: 4–12 weeks. For a figure for your house, try the guide-price tool.
Full HMO refurbishment by town in Blaenau Gwent
Questions about full HMO refurbishment in Blaenau Gwent
How much does a full HMO refurbishment cost?
It depends on size and condition. Our guide prices page shows typical UK ranges per room and per square metre, and we give a fixed written quote after a site visit.
Do you provide certificates at the end?
Yes: electrical and fire alarm certificates, and building control completion where it applies.
Do you carry out full HMO refurbishment across Blaenau Gwent?
Yes, across the whole of Blaenau Gwent, including Ebbw Vale, Tredegar.
Who licenses HMOs in Blaenau Gwent?
Blaenau Gwent council licenses HMOs in its area. Landlords must also register with Rent Smart Wales.
Other HMO services in Blaenau Gwent
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- HMO fire safety upgrades in Blaenau Gwent
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Blaenau Gwent
- Communal kitchen refits in Blaenau Gwent
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Blaenau Gwent
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Blaenau Gwent
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- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Blaenau Gwent