- Nation
- Wales
- Pricing region
- Wales
- Postcode areas
- LL
- Main towns
- Colwyn Bay, Llandudno
What does full HMO refurbishment in Conwy involve?
- Damp and mould repairs
- Heating and hot water upgrades
- Decoration, flooring and furniture-ready rooms
- Fire doors, detection and escape route upgrades
- Condition survey and schedule of works
- Rewire or electrical upgrades
Which rules apply in Conwy?
- Councils such as Cardiff and Swansea run additional licensing for HMOs outside the mandatory scheme.
- 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 Conwy?
| 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 Conwy
Questions about full HMO refurbishment in Conwy
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.
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.
Do you carry out full HMO refurbishment across Conwy?
Yes, across the whole of Conwy, including Colwyn Bay, Llandudno.
Who licenses HMOs in Conwy?
Conwy council licenses HMOs in its area. Landlords must also register with Rent Smart Wales.