Full HMO refurbishment across Gwynedd

In short: 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. We carry this out across Gwynedd, priced against the HMO rules for Wales and the council’s own standards.

Nation: Wales
Pricing region: Wales
Postcode areas: LL, SY
Main towns: Bangor (Gwynedd)

What does full HMO refurbishment in Gwynedd involve?

Condition survey and schedule of works
Heating and hot water upgrades
Damp and mould repairs
Fire doors, detection and escape route upgrades
Decoration, flooring and furniture-ready rooms
Strip-out and making good

Which rules apply in Gwynedd?

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.
Council HMO standards and the fire risk assessment set detection, fire doors and escape routes.
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 Gwynedd?

Regional adjustment for Wales. Planning budgets: see our prices page.
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 Gwynedd

Bangor (Gwynedd)

Questions about full HMO refurbishment in Gwynedd

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 much does a full HMO refurbishment cost?

It depends on size and condition. Our guide prices page shows typical UK ranges per room and per square metre, and we give a fixed written quote after a site visit.

Do you carry out full HMO refurbishment across Gwynedd?

Yes, across the whole of Gwynedd, including Bangor (Gwynedd).

Who licenses HMOs in Gwynedd?

Gwynedd council licenses HMOs in its area. Landlords must also register with Rent Smart Wales.