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. Blackwood is 13 miles north of Cardiff. We price full HMO refurbishment there against Wales’s HMO rules and the council’s written HMO standards, so work is planned to the standard an inspection looks for.
- Area
- Caerphilly, Wales
- Postcodes
- CF81, CF82 and NP12
- Location
- 13 miles north of Cardiff
- Pricing region
- Wales
What does full HMO refurbishment in Blackwood involve?
- Fire doors, detection and escape route upgrades
- Rewire or electrical upgrades
- Heating and hot water upgrades
- Condition survey and schedule of works
- Decoration, flooring and furniture-ready rooms
Which rules apply in Blackwood?
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 Blackwood before we price.
- Landlords must register with Rent Smart Wales, and those who manage their own lets need a Rent Smart Wales licence.
- 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 Blackwood?
| 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 Blackwood can move the figure either way, which is why we quote after seeing the house.
How long does it take?
Typical time on site: 4–12 weeks. We agree the programme with you before starting and send photo updates as the work progresses.
When do Blackwood landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Blackwood:
- You have bought an existing HMO that needs work
- A house that has been let hard for years
Questions about full HMO refurbishment in Blackwood
Will you deal with the council’s list of works?
Yes. If you have a schedule of works or an improvement notice, we price against it item by item and give you evidence of completion.
Do you cover all of Blackwood?
Yes. We work across Blackwood and the CF81, CF82 and NP12 postcode areas, plus the rest of Caerphilly. Nearby places we also cover include Bargoed, Gelligaer, Nelson (Caerphilly).
Does a shared house in Blackwood 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 Blackwood?
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 Blackwood
- Bargoed · 2 mi
- Gelligaer · 2 mi
- Nelson (Caerphilly) · 3 mi
- Treharris · 4 mi
- Risca · 6 mi
- Caerphilly · 6 mi
- All of Caerphilly
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- Ensuite installation in Blackwood
- Extensions for extra rooms in Blackwood