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. For a house in Porthcawl we start with a measured survey, check the council’s written HMO standards for the number of sharers, and then price each item separately.
- Area
- Bridgend, Wales
- Postcodes
- CF33 and CF36
- Location
- 14 miles south-east of Swansea
- Pricing region
- Wales
What does full HMO refurbishment in Porthcawl involve?
- Damp and mould repairs
- Decoration, flooring and furniture-ready rooms
- Fire doors, detection and escape route upgrades
- Rewire or electrical upgrades
- Heating and hot water upgrades
Which rules apply in Porthcawl?
The rules below are the Wales-wide position for this kind of work. Councils add their own standards and schemes on top, so we always check the address in Porthcawl before we price.
- 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.
How much does full HMO refurbishment cost in Porthcawl?
| 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 |
Use these as a starting point for budgeting. Access, condition and the council’s requirements in Porthcawl can move the figure either way, which is why we quote after seeing the house.
How long does it take?
Allow 4–12 weeks on site for a typical job. Drawings, approvals and long-lead items such as kitchens or fire door sets are booked before we start.
When do Porthcawl landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Porthcawl:
- You have bought an existing HMO that needs work
- A council inspection or licence renewal has listed defects
Questions about full HMO refurbishment in Porthcawl
Do you provide certificates at the end?
Yes: electrical and fire alarm certificates, and building control completion where it applies.
Which postcodes in Porthcawl do you work in?
All of them, including CF33 and CF36, and the surrounding parts of Bridgend.
Does a shared house in Porthcawl 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.
How much does full HMO refurbishment cost in Porthcawl?
Our guide ranges for Wales are in the table on this page, and the guide-price tool gives a figure for your house. A fixed written quote follows a free site visit.
Full HMO refurbishment near Porthcawl
- Pyle · 3 mi
- Bridgend · 6 mi
- Coity · 7 mi
- Maesteg · 9 mi
- Llantwit Major · 10 mi
- Briton Ferry · 12 mi
- All of Bridgend
Other HMO services in Porthcawl
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Porthcawl
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Porthcawl
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Porthcawl
- Communal kitchen refits in Porthcawl
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Porthcawl
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Porthcawl
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Porthcawl
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Porthcawl