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. For a house in Maesteg we start with a measured survey, check the council’s written HMO standards for the number of sharers, and then price each item separately.
- Area
- Bridgend, Wales
- Postcodes
- CF34
- Location
- 12 miles east of Swansea
- Pricing region
- Wales
What does student HMO refurbishment in Maesteg involve?
- Broadband and electrics upgrades
- Photo handover before move-in
- Extra bathroom or ensuites
- Robust flooring and wipe-clean paint
- Summer works programme agreed in spring
Which rules apply in Maesteg?
Here is what usually applies to a Maesteg job of this kind. It is general information rather than legal advice, and the council’s written HMO standards have the final detail.
- Councils such as Cardiff and Swansea run additional licensing for HMOs outside the mandatory scheme.
- Kitchen and bathroom ratios are set in each council’s HMO standards.
- Council HMO standards and the fire risk assessment set detection, fire doors and escape routes.
- An electrical inspection and test at least every 5 years, with the report given to the contract-holder within 14 days.
How much does student HMO refurbishment cost in Maesteg?
| 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 |
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?
Typical time on site: 2–8 weeks over summer. We agree the programme with you before starting and send photo updates as the work progresses.
When do Maesteg landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- Houses that need to compete with purpose-built student blocks
- The summer gap between tenancies
Questions about student HMO refurbishment in Maesteg
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.
How far do you travel from Maesteg?
We cover the whole of Bridgend and work UK-wide. For Maesteg the nearest towns on our list are Pyle (7 miles), Briton Ferry (7 miles), Neath (7 miles).
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Maesteg?
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 does student HMO refurbishment 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.
Student HMO refurbishment 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
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Maesteg
- Communal kitchen refits in Maesteg
- Ensuite installation in Maesteg
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Maesteg
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Maesteg
- Full HMO refurbishment in Maesteg
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Maesteg
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Maesteg