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 Gelligaer 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
- Caerphilly, Wales
- Postcodes
- CF82
- Location
- 13 miles north of Cardiff
- Pricing region
- Wales
What does student HMO refurbishment in Gelligaer involve?
- Broadband and electrics upgrades
- Hard-wearing kitchens and worktops
- Summer works programme agreed in spring
- Robust flooring and wipe-clean paint
- Fire safety checks and upgrades
Which rules apply in Gelligaer?
Here is what usually applies to a Gelligaer 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.
- 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 Gelligaer?
| 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 |
These are typical ranges including VAT, adjusted for Wales, where costs run below the UK average. The fixed price for a house in Gelligaer follows a site visit.
How long does it take?
Most jobs of this kind take 2–8 weeks over summer. If a council deadline applies in Gelligaer, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Gelligaer landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Gelligaer:
- The summer gap between tenancies
- Houses let to students on yearly tenancies
Questions about student HMO refurbishment in Gelligaer
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 Gelligaer?
We cover the whole of Caerphilly and work UK-wide. For Gelligaer the nearest towns on our list are Nelson (Caerphilly) (1 miles), Bargoed (2 miles), Blackwood (2 miles).
Does a shared house in Gelligaer 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 Gelligaer?
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 Gelligaer
- Nelson (Caerphilly) · 1 mi
- Bargoed · 2 mi
- Blackwood · 2 mi
- Treharris · 2 mi
- Pontypridd · 6 mi
- Caerphilly · 6 mi
- All of Caerphilly