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 Swansea, priced against the HMO rules for Wales and the council’s own standards.
- Nation
- Wales
- Pricing region
- Wales
- Postcode areas
- SA
- Main towns
- Swansea, Gorseinon, Clydach
What does full HMO refurbishment in Swansea involve?
- Rewire or electrical upgrades
- Decoration, flooring and furniture-ready rooms
- Damp and mould repairs
- Condition survey and schedule of works
- New or refitted kitchens and bathrooms
- Heating and hot water upgrades
Which rules apply in Swansea?
- 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.
- 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.
Swansea Council: local HMO schemes
| Additional licensing | In force in part of the council area Additional licensing in Castle, Uplands, St Thomas and Waterfront wards from 14 Feb 2026 for five years (replaced 2020 Castle/Uplands scheme). |
|---|---|
| Selective licensing | No scheme found |
Schemes change. Check the council’s current pages for the exact address in Swansea before you buy or start work. Source: Swansea Council HMO licensing page, checked 2026-10-31.
How much does full HMO refurbishment cost in Swansea?
| 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 Swansea
Questions about full HMO refurbishment in Swansea
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 provide certificates at the end?
Yes: electrical and fire alarm certificates, and building control completion where it applies.
Do you carry out full HMO refurbishment across Swansea?
Yes, across the whole of Swansea, including Swansea, Gorseinon, Clydach.
Who licenses HMOs in Swansea?
Swansea council licenses HMOs in its area. Landlords must also register with Rent Smart Wales.
Other HMO services in Swansea
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Swansea
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Swansea
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Swansea
- Communal kitchen refits in Swansea
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Swansea
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Swansea
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Swansea
- House to HMO conversion in Swansea