A large HMO is a shared house for seven or more people. In Maesteg, a town of about 21,000 people in Bridgend, the work is planned around the HMO rules for Wales and the council’s written HMO standards.
- Area
- Bridgend, Wales
- Postcodes
- CF34
- Location
- 12 miles east of Swansea
- Pricing region
- Wales
What do large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Maesteg involve?
- Emergency lighting where the escape route needs it
- Planning and building control drawings, coordinated with your designer
- Ensuites or extra bathrooms
- Fire alarm and detection system sized for the building
- Sound insulation between rooms and floors
Which rules apply in Maesteg?
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 Maesteg before we price.
- Landlords must register with Rent Smart Wales, and those who manage their own lets need a Rent Smart Wales licence.
- England’s national room sizes do not apply in Wales; councils set their own room standards.
- Kitchen and bathroom ratios are set in each council’s HMO standards.
- 3–6 sharers is use class C4, and in Wales changing a house to C4 always needs planning permission; only C4 back to C3 is permitted development.
How much do large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) cost in Maesteg?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conversion works per letting room (walls, linings, electrics, decoration; excludes kitchens, bathrooms and fire systems; our estimate) | £3,500 – £6,500 | £3,300 – £6,100 | letting room |
| Panel alarm system (Grade A type), larger HMO | £1,750 – £4,500 | £1,650 – £4,250 | house |
| Protected route upgrades: fire-resisting linings, fire stopping, lighting (three-storey house, our estimate) | £2,000 – £6,000 | £1,900 – £5,650 | house |
| Ensuite shower room added to a bedroom | £4,000 – £10,000 | £3,750 – £9,400 | ensuite |
| Communal HMO kitchen with extra cooking and sink capacity (our estimate from domestic ranges) | £8,000 – £18,000 | £7,500 – £16,900 | kitchen |
Prices in Maesteg 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?
Allow 10–20 weeks on site for a typical job. Drawings, approvals and long-lead items such as kitchens or fire door sets are booked before we start.
When do Maesteg landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Maesteg:
- A large house, three or more storeys, or a building with lots of rooms
- An existing large HMO needs works before a licence renewal
Questions about large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Maesteg
Can you work with my architect?
Yes. We often build from an architect’s drawings, or we can recommend a designer to prepare them.
Do you cover all of Maesteg?
Yes. We work across Maesteg and the CF34 postcode areas, plus the rest of Bridgend. Nearby places we also cover include Pyle, Briton Ferry, Neath.
Does a shared house in Maesteg 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 do large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) cost in Maesteg?
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.
Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) near Maesteg
- Pyle · 7 mi
- Briton Ferry · 7 mi
- Neath · 7 mi
- Coity · 7 mi
- Bridgend · 8 mi
- Tonypandy · 9 mi
- All of Bridgend
Other HMO services in Maesteg
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- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Maesteg
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Maesteg
- Sound insulation in Maesteg
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- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Maesteg
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Maesteg