A large HMO is a shared house for seven or more people. Gelligaer is 13 miles north of Cardiff. We price large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) there against Wales’s HMO rules and the council’s written HMO standards, so work is planned to the standard an inspection looks for.
- Area
- Caerphilly, Wales
- Postcodes
- CF82
- Location
- 13 miles north of Cardiff
- Pricing region
- Wales
What do large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Gelligaer involve?
- Second kitchen or extra kitchen capacity
- Feasibility review and measured survey
- Ensuites or extra bathrooms
- Sound insulation between rooms and floors
- Fire alarm and detection system sized for the building
Which rules apply in Gelligaer?
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 Gelligaer 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 Gelligaer?
| 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 Gelligaer 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 Gelligaer landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Gelligaer:
- You have planning in place, or want to apply
- An existing large HMO needs works before a licence renewal
Questions about large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Gelligaer
Do you handle building control?
Yes. The building work in a large HMO conversion (partitions, fire separation, drainage, electrics) needs to meet the building regulations, and the conversion can also count as a material change of use. We confirm the route with building control, coordinate inspections and give you the completion paperwork.
How far do you travel from Gelligaer?
We cover the whole of Caerphilly and work UK-wide. For Gelligaer the nearest towns on our list are Nelson (Caerphilly) (1 miles), Bargoed (2 miles), Blackwood (2 miles).
Does a shared house in Gelligaer 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 Gelligaer?
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 Gelligaer
- Nelson (Caerphilly) · 1 mi
- Bargoed · 2 mi
- Blackwood · 2 mi
- Treharris · 2 mi
- Pontypridd · 6 mi
- Caerphilly · 6 mi
- All of Caerphilly
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