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 Aberdare 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
- Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales
- Postcodes
- CF44
- Location
- 20 miles north-west of Cardiff
- Pricing region
- Wales
What does full HMO refurbishment in Aberdare involve?
- Condition survey and schedule of works
- Decoration, flooring and furniture-ready rooms
- Damp and mould repairs
- Strip-out and making good
- Rewire or electrical upgrades
Which rules apply in Aberdare?
Full HMO refurbishment in Aberdare 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:
- 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.
How much does full HMO refurbishment cost in Aberdare?
| 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 |
These are typical ranges including VAT, adjusted for Wales, where costs run below the UK average. The fixed price for a house in Aberdare follows a site visit.
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 Aberdare landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Aberdare:
- A council inspection or licence renewal has listed defects
- You have bought an existing HMO that needs work
Questions about full HMO refurbishment in Aberdare
Do you provide certificates at the end?
Yes: electrical and fire alarm certificates, and building control completion where it applies.
Do you cover all of Aberdare?
Yes. We work across Aberdare and the CF44 postcode areas, plus the rest of Rhondda Cynon Taf. Nearby places we also cover include Rhondda, Merthyr Tydfil, Tonypandy.
Does a shared house in Aberdare 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 Aberdare?
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 Aberdare
- Rhondda · 4 mi
- Merthyr Tydfil · 4 mi
- Tonypandy · 6 mi
- Treharris · 7 mi
- Nelson (Caerphilly) · 8 mi
- Gelligaer · 9 mi
- All of Rhondda Cynon Taf
Other HMO services in Aberdare
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- HMO fire safety upgrades in Aberdare
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Aberdare
- Communal kitchen refits in Aberdare
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Aberdare
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Aberdare
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- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Aberdare