A large HMO is a shared house for seven or more people. Brynmawr is 22 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
- Monmouthshire, Wales
- Postcodes
- NP7, NP22 and NP23
- Location
- 22 miles north of Cardiff
- Pricing region
- Wales
What do large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Brynmawr involve?
- Ensuites or extra bathrooms
- Fire alarm and detection system sized for the building
- Sound insulation between rooms and floors
- Feasibility review and measured survey
- Planning and building control drawings, coordinated with your designer
Which rules apply in Brynmawr?
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 Brynmawr 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.
- More than 6 sharers is a sui generis HMO and needs planning permission; councils such as Cardiff apply concentration limits.
How much do large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) cost in Brynmawr?
| 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 Brynmawr 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 Brynmawr landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- An existing large HMO needs works before a licence renewal
- You have planning in place, or want to apply
Questions about large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Brynmawr
Can you work with my architect?
Yes. We often build from an architect’s drawings, or we can recommend a designer to prepare them.
How far do you travel from Brynmawr?
We cover the whole of Monmouthshire and work UK-wide. For Brynmawr the nearest towns on our list are Ebbw Vale (2 miles), Tredegar (3 miles), Abergavenny (7 miles).
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Brynmawr?
With the local council for the address. 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 large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) cost in Brynmawr?
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 Brynmawr
- Ebbw Vale · 2 mi
- Tredegar · 3 mi
- Abergavenny · 7 mi
- Bargoed · 8 mi
- Pontypool · 9 mi
- Merthyr Tydfil · 9 mi
- All of Monmouthshire
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