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 Llantwit Major 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
- Vale of Glamorgan, Wales
- Postcodes
- CF61
- Location
- 14 miles west of Cardiff
- Pricing region
- Wales
What does full HMO refurbishment in Llantwit Major involve?
- Fire doors, detection and escape route upgrades
- Strip-out and making good
- Damp and mould repairs
- Rewire or electrical upgrades
- Heating and hot water upgrades
Which rules apply in Llantwit Major?
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 Llantwit Major 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 Llantwit Major?
| 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 Llantwit Major 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 Llantwit Major landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Llantwit Major:
- You have bought an existing HMO that needs work
- A house that has been let hard for years
Questions about full HMO refurbishment in Llantwit Major
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.
How far do you travel from Llantwit Major?
We cover the whole of Vale of Glamorgan and work UK-wide. For Llantwit Major the nearest towns on our list are Bridgend (8 miles), Coity (8 miles), Barry (9 miles).
Does a shared house in Llantwit Major 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 Llantwit Major?
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 Llantwit Major
- Bridgend · 8 mi
- Coity · 8 mi
- Barry · 9 mi
- Llantrisant · 10 mi
- Porthcawl · 10 mi
- Pyle · 12 mi
- All of Vale of Glamorgan
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- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Llantwit Major
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