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. Landlords in Hawarden (CH5) usually come to us with a council letter, a fire risk assessment or a house they have just bought. We price from whichever you have.
- Area
- Flintshire, Wales
- Postcodes
- CH5
- Location
- 10 miles north of Wrexham
- Pricing region
- Wales
What does full HMO refurbishment in Hawarden involve?
- Strip-out and making good
- New or refitted kitchens and bathrooms
- Damp and mould repairs
- Fire doors, detection and escape route upgrades
- Condition survey and schedule of works
Which rules apply in Hawarden?
Full HMO refurbishment in Hawarden 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:
- 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 Hawarden?
| 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 Hawarden 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 Hawarden landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Hawarden:
- A council inspection or licence renewal has listed defects
- A house that has been let hard for years
Questions about full HMO refurbishment in Hawarden
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 Hawarden?
Yes. We work across Hawarden and the CH5 postcode areas, plus the rest of Flintshire. Nearby places we also cover include Deeside, Buckley, Chester.
Does a shared house in Hawarden 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 Hawarden?
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 Hawarden
- Deeside · 1 mi
- Buckley · 3 mi
- Chester · 6 mi
- Flint · 6 mi
- Ellesmere Port Town · 8 mi
- Brymbo · 8 mi
- All of Flintshire
Other HMO services in Hawarden
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- HMO fire safety upgrades in Hawarden
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Hawarden
- Communal kitchen refits in Hawarden
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Hawarden
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Hawarden
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Hawarden
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Hawarden