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 Rhondda 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
- CF42 and CF43
- Location
- 17 miles north-west of Cardiff
- Pricing region
- Wales
What does full HMO refurbishment in Rhondda involve?
- Condition survey and schedule of works
- Fire doors, detection and escape route upgrades
- Strip-out and making good
- Damp and mould repairs
- Decoration, flooring and furniture-ready rooms
Which rules apply in Rhondda?
Here is what usually applies to a Rhondda job of this kind. It is general information rather than legal advice, and the council’s written HMO standards have the final detail.
- 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.
How much does full HMO refurbishment cost in Rhondda?
| 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 Rhondda 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 Rhondda landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- A council inspection or licence renewal has listed defects
- You have bought an existing HMO that needs work
Questions about full HMO refurbishment in Rhondda
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.
Which postcodes in Rhondda do you work in?
All of them, including CF42 and CF43, and the surrounding parts of Rhondda Cynon Taf.
Does a shared house in Rhondda 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 Rhondda?
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 Rhondda
- Tonypandy · 3 mi
- Aberdare · 4 mi
- Pontypridd · 6 mi
- Treharris · 6 mi
- Merthyr Tydfil · 7 mi
- Nelson (Caerphilly) · 7 mi
- All of Rhondda Cynon Taf
Other HMO services in Rhondda
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Rhondda
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Rhondda
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Rhondda
- Communal kitchen refits in Rhondda
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Rhondda
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Rhondda
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Rhondda
- Sound insulation in Rhondda