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. In Monmouthshire we survey first, price each item separately and hand over the certificates and photos a council asks for.
- Nation
- Wales
- Pricing region
- Wales
- Postcode areas
- NP
- Main towns
- Brynmawr, Abergavenny
What does full HMO refurbishment in Monmouthshire involve?
- New or refitted kitchens and bathrooms
- Damp and mould repairs
- Rewire or electrical upgrades
- Fire doors, detection and escape route upgrades
- Decoration, flooring and furniture-ready rooms
- Heating and hot water upgrades
Which rules apply in Monmouthshire?
- 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.
- 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 Monmouthshire?
| 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 Monmouthshire
Questions about full HMO refurbishment in Monmouthshire
Do you provide certificates at the end?
Yes: electrical and fire alarm certificates, and building control completion where it applies.
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 Monmouthshire?
Yes, across the whole of Monmouthshire, including Brynmawr, Abergavenny.
Who licenses HMOs in Monmouthshire?
Monmouthshire council licenses HMOs in its area. Landlords must also register with Rent Smart Wales.
Other HMO services in Monmouthshire
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- HMO fire safety upgrades in Monmouthshire
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Monmouthshire
- Communal kitchen refits in Monmouthshire
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Monmouthshire
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Monmouthshire
- House to HMO conversion in Monmouthshire
- Fire doors in Monmouthshire