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 Tonypandy (CF40) 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
- Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales
- Postcodes
- CF40
- Location
- 15 miles north-west of Cardiff
- Pricing region
- Wales
What does full HMO refurbishment in Tonypandy involve?
- Condition survey and schedule of works
- New or refitted kitchens and bathrooms
- Rewire or electrical upgrades
- Heating and hot water upgrades
- Damp and mould repairs
Which rules apply in Tonypandy?
The rules below are the Wales-wide position for this kind of work. Councils add their own standards and schemes on top, so we always check the address in Tonypandy before we price.
- 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.
How much does full HMO refurbishment cost in Tonypandy?
| 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 Tonypandy 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 Tonypandy landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- You have bought an existing HMO that needs work
- A council inspection or licence renewal has listed defects
Questions about full HMO refurbishment in Tonypandy
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.
Which postcodes in Tonypandy do you work in?
All of them, including CF40, and the surrounding parts of Rhondda Cynon Taf.
Does a shared house in Tonypandy 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 Tonypandy?
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 Tonypandy
- Rhondda · 3 mi
- Pontypridd · 5 mi
- Aberdare · 6 mi
- Llantrisant · 7 mi
- Treharris · 7 mi
- Nelson (Caerphilly) · 8 mi
- All of Rhondda Cynon Taf
Other HMO services in Tonypandy
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Tonypandy
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Tonypandy
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Tonypandy
- Communal kitchen refits in Tonypandy
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Tonypandy
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Tonypandy
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Tonypandy
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Tonypandy