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. Landlords in Bargoed (CF81, CF82 and NP12) usually come to us with a council letter, a fire risk assessment or a house they have just bought. We price from whichever you have.
- Area
- Caerphilly, Wales
- Postcodes
- CF81, CF82 and NP12
- Location
- 14 miles north of Cardiff
- Pricing region
- Wales
What does student HMO refurbishment in Bargoed involve?
- Fire safety checks and upgrades
- Hard-wearing kitchens and worktops
- Summer works programme agreed in spring
- Extra bathroom or ensuites
- Broadband and electrics upgrades
Which rules apply in Bargoed?
Student HMO refurbishment in Bargoed must satisfy national law for Wales, the council’s written HMO standards and, where walls, drainage or fire separation change, the building rules. In short:
- 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.
- 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.
How much does student HMO refurbishment cost in Bargoed?
| 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 Bargoed 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 2–8 weeks over summer 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 Bargoed landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- The summer gap between tenancies
- Houses let to students on yearly tenancies
Questions about student HMO refurbishment in Bargoed
When should I book a summer student refurbishment?
By spring if you can. The window between tenancies is short and contractors in university towns book up quickly.
How far do you travel from Bargoed?
We cover the whole of Caerphilly and work UK-wide. For Bargoed the nearest towns on our list are Blackwood (2 miles), Gelligaer (2 miles), Nelson (Caerphilly) (3 miles).
Does a shared house in Bargoed 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 does student HMO refurbishment cost in Bargoed?
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 Bargoed
- Blackwood · 2 mi
- Gelligaer · 2 mi
- Nelson (Caerphilly) · 3 mi
- Treharris · 3 mi
- Tredegar · 6 mi
- Ebbw Vale · 7 mi
- All of Caerphilly
Other HMO services in Bargoed
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Bargoed
- Communal kitchen refits in Bargoed
- Ensuite installation in Bargoed
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Bargoed
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Bargoed
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