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 Deeside 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
- Flintshire, Wales
- Postcodes
- CH5
- Location
- 11 miles north of Wrexham
- Pricing region
- Wales
What does full HMO refurbishment in Deeside involve?
- Fire doors, detection and escape route upgrades
- Rewire or electrical upgrades
- Condition survey and schedule of works
- Damp and mould repairs
- Strip-out and making good
Which rules apply in Deeside?
Full HMO refurbishment in Deeside must satisfy national law for Wales, the council’s written HMO standards and, where walls, drainage or fire separation change, the building rules. In short:
- 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 Deeside?
| 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 |
Prices in Deeside are shown with our regional adjustment for Wales (below the UK average). Your quote is itemised and fixed in writing once the scope and specification are agreed.
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 Deeside landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Deeside:
- A council inspection or licence renewal has listed defects
- You have bought an existing HMO that needs work
Questions about full HMO refurbishment in Deeside
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 Deeside?
Yes. We work across Deeside and the CH5 postcode areas, plus the rest of Flintshire. Nearby places we also cover include Hawarden, Buckley, Flint.
Does a shared house in Deeside 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 Deeside?
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 Deeside
- Hawarden · 1 mi
- Buckley · 3 mi
- Flint · 5 mi
- Chester · 6 mi
- Ellesmere Port Town · 8 mi
- Heswall · 9 mi
- All of Flintshire
Other HMO services in Deeside
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Deeside
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Deeside
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Deeside
- Communal kitchen refits in Deeside
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Deeside
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Deeside
- Sound insulation in Deeside
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Deeside