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. In Whitchurch, a town of about 14,000 people in Cardiff, the work is planned around the HMO rules for Wales and the council’s written HMO standards.
- Area
- Cardiff, Wales
- Postcodes
- CF5 and CF14
- Location
- 3 miles north-west of Cardiff
- Pricing region
- Wales
What does full HMO refurbishment in Whitchurch involve?
- Damp and mould repairs
- Rewire or electrical upgrades
- Strip-out and making good
- Fire doors, detection and escape route upgrades
- Heating and hot water upgrades
Which rules apply in Whitchurch?
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 Whitchurch 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 Whitchurch?
| 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 Whitchurch can move the figure either way, which is why we quote after seeing the house.
How long does it take?
Most jobs of this kind take 4–12 weeks. If a council deadline applies in Whitchurch, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Whitchurch landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- A council inspection or licence renewal has listed defects
- You have bought an existing HMO that needs work
Questions about full HMO refurbishment in Whitchurch
Can you refurbish an HMO while tenants live there?
Sometimes, room by room, with the escape route kept clear and the fire alarm working at all times. For heavier work it is usually quicker and safer to do it with the house empty. We plan the phasing with you.
How far do you travel from Whitchurch?
We cover the whole of Cardiff and work UK-wide. For Whitchurch the nearest towns on our list are Cardiff (3 miles), Caerphilly (4 miles), Penarth (5 miles).
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Whitchurch?
With the local council for the address. 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 Whitchurch?
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 Whitchurch
- Cardiff · 3 mi
- Caerphilly · 4 mi
- Penarth · 5 mi
- Llantrisant · 7 mi
- Pontypridd · 8 mi
- Barry · 8 mi
- All of Cardiff
Other HMO services in Whitchurch
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Whitchurch
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Whitchurch
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Whitchurch
- Communal kitchen refits in Whitchurch
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Whitchurch
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Whitchurch
- Fire doors in Whitchurch
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Whitchurch