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. In Wrexham we survey first, price each item separately and hand over the certificates and photos a council asks for.
- Nation
- Wales
- Pricing region
- Wales
- Postcode areas
- LL, SY
- Main towns
- Wrexham, Rhosllannerchrugog, Brymbo
What does full HMO refurbishment in Wrexham involve?
- Decoration, flooring and furniture-ready rooms
- Strip-out and making good
- Heating and hot water upgrades
- Rewire or electrical upgrades
- Fire doors, detection and escape route upgrades
- Condition survey and schedule of works
Which rules apply in Wrexham?
- 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.
- Councils assess hazards, including damp and mould, under the HHSRS, alongside the fitness for human habitation rules for occupation contracts.
Welsh councils set their own HMO standards and may run additional licensing. In Wales, changing a house to a C4 HMO always needs planning permission, so check planning first.
How much does full HMO refurbishment cost in Wrexham?
| 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 Wrexham
Questions about full HMO refurbishment in Wrexham
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 Wrexham?
Yes, across the whole of Wrexham, including Wrexham, Rhosllannerchrugog, Brymbo.
Who licenses HMOs in Wrexham?
Wrexham council licenses HMOs in its area. Landlords must also register with Rent Smart Wales.
Other HMO services in Wrexham
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Wrexham
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Wrexham
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Wrexham
- Communal kitchen refits in Wrexham
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Wrexham
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Wrexham
- Fire doors in Wrexham
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Wrexham