A large HMO is a shared house for seven or more people. Barry is 7 miles south-west 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
- Vale of Glamorgan, Wales
- Postcodes
- CF62 and CF63
- Location
- 7 miles south-west of Cardiff
- Pricing region
- Wales
What do large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Barry involve?
- Feasibility review and measured survey
- Second kitchen or extra kitchen capacity
- Emergency lighting where the escape route needs it
- Protected stair and landing with fire doors and fire stopping
- Ensuites or extra bathrooms
Which rules apply in Barry?
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 Barry before we price.
- Mandatory licence for HMOs with 3 or more storeys and 5 or more people in 2 or more households; Wales did not adopt England’s 2018 change.
- 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 Barry?
| 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 Barry 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 Barry landlords need it?
Landlords in Barry most often ask us for this when:
- A large house, three or more storeys, or a building with lots of rooms
- You have planning in place, or want to apply
Questions about large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Barry
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.
Do you cover all of Barry?
Yes. We work across Barry and the CF62 and CF63 postcode areas, plus the rest of Vale of Glamorgan. Nearby places we also cover include Penarth, Cardiff, Whitchurch.
Does a shared house in Barry 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 Barry?
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 Barry
- Penarth · 5 mi
- Cardiff · 7 mi
- Whitchurch · 8 mi
- Llantwit Major · 9 mi
- Llantrisant · 10 mi
- Caerphilly · 12 mi
- All of Vale of Glamorgan
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