In short: A student HMO refurbishment upgrades a shared house let to students, using hard-wearing finishes and planned around the academic year so the work is finished before the next tenancy starts. Across Bridgend, the work is planned around Wales’s HMO rules and the standards the local council publishes.
- Nation
- Wales
- Pricing region
- Wales
- Postcode areas
- CF
- Main towns
- Bridgend, Coity, Maesteg, Porthcawl, Pyle
What does student HMO refurbishment in Bridgend involve?
- Study space and sockets in every room
- Extra bathroom or ensuites
- Fire safety checks and upgrades
- Photo handover before move-in
- Broadband and electrics upgrades
- Hard-wearing kitchens and worktops
Which rules apply in Bridgend?
- Landlords must register with Rent Smart Wales, and those who manage their own lets need a Rent Smart Wales licence.
- Kitchen and bathroom ratios are set in each council’s HMO standards.
- Fitness for human habitation rules require mains-powered, interlinked smoke alarms on every storey and CO alarms where there is a gas, oil or solid-fuel appliance.
- An electrical inspection and test at least every 5 years, with the report given to the contract-holder within 14 days.
- Councils such as Cardiff and Swansea run additional licensing for HMOs outside the mandatory scheme.
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 does student HMO refurbishment cost in Bridgend?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full refurbishment per letting room, with a share of communal areas (excludes kitchens, bathrooms and fire systems; our estimate) | £4,000 – £9,000 | £3,750 – £8,450 | letting room |
| Communal HMO kitchen with extra cooking and sink capacity (our estimate from domestic ranges) | £8,000 – £18,000 | £7,500 – £16,900 | kitchen |
| Shared bathroom refit | £5,500 – £9,000 | £5,150 – £8,450 | bathroom |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £750 – £1,900 | house |
| Full rewire, 4–5 bedroom house | £6,000 – £12,000 | £5,650 – £11,300 | house |
Typical time on site: 2–8 weeks over summer. For a figure for your house, try the guide-price tool.
Student HMO refurbishment by town in Bridgend
Questions about student HMO refurbishment in Bridgend
What finishes last best in student houses?
Commercial-grade vinyl or laminate, quartz-effect laminate worktops, wipe-clean paint and good extraction to keep condensation down.
Can you work around a 1 July or 1 September start?
Yes. We agree a programme backwards from the move-in date and tell you early if anything is at risk.
Do you carry out student HMO refurbishment across Bridgend?
Yes, across the whole of Bridgend, including Bridgend, Coity, Maesteg.
Who licenses HMOs in Bridgend?
Bridgend council licenses HMOs in its area. Landlords must also register with Rent Smart Wales.
Other HMO services in Bridgend
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- Ensuite installation in Bridgend
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Bridgend
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