In short: HMO energy upgrades improve the energy performance certificate (EPC) rating and cut running costs: loft and wall insulation, heating and controls, glazing, ventilation and lighting. We carry this out across Ceredigion, priced against the HMO rules for Wales and the council’s own standards.
- Nation
- Wales
- Pricing region
- Wales
- Postcode areas
- SA, SY
- Main towns
- Aberystwyth
What do EPC and energy upgrades in Ceredigion involve?
- Internal or external wall insulation
- A post-works EPC through your assessor
- Double or secondary glazing
- Ventilation to control condensation
- Loft and roof insulation
- Review of the EPC recommendations
Which rules apply in Ceredigion?
- Rented homes must meet at least EPC E. Whether the planned EPC C standard will apply in Wales has not yet been confirmed.
- Councils assess hazards, including damp and mould, under the HHSRS, alongside the fitness for human habitation rules for occupation contracts.
- Building regulations cover structural work, partitions, drainage, fire-resisting construction and electrics; confirm with building control whether the conversion is a material change of use.
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 do EPC and energy upgrades cost in Ceredigion?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loft insulation, whole house | £650 – £1,250 | £610 – £1,200 | house |
| Internal wall insulation | £60 – £100 | £60 – £90 | m² of wall |
Typical time on site: 2–15 working days. For a figure for your house, try the guide-price tool.
EPC and energy upgrades by town in Ceredigion
Questions about EPC and energy upgrades in Ceredigion
Which upgrade gives the best EPC improvement?
It depends on the house. Loft insulation and heating controls are often the cheapest gains; wall insulation and heating systems make larger differences.
Are there grants?
Some schemes support landlords. Eligibility changes, so check the current government and energy company schemes for your nation.
Do you carry out EPC and energy upgrades across Ceredigion?
Yes, across the whole of Ceredigion, including Aberystwyth.
Who licenses HMOs in Ceredigion?
Ceredigion council licenses HMOs in its area. Landlords must also register with Rent Smart Wales.
Other HMO services in Ceredigion
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Ceredigion
- Full HMO refurbishment in Ceredigion
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Ceredigion
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Ceredigion
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Ceredigion
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Ceredigion
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Ceredigion
- Extensions for extra rooms in Ceredigion