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. Nelson (Caerphilly) is 13 miles north of Cardiff. We price student HMO refurbishment 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
- Caerphilly, Wales
- Postcodes
- CF46 and CF82
- Location
- 13 miles north of Cardiff
- Pricing region
- Wales
What does student HMO refurbishment in Nelson (Caerphilly) involve?
- Hard-wearing kitchens and worktops
- Robust flooring and wipe-clean paint
- Fire safety checks and upgrades
- Photo handover before move-in
- Broadband and electrics upgrades
Which rules apply in Nelson (Caerphilly)?
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 Nelson (Caerphilly) 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.
- 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 Nelson (Caerphilly)?
| 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 Nelson (Caerphilly) follows a site visit.
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 Nelson (Caerphilly) landlords need it?
Landlords in Nelson (Caerphilly) most often ask us for this when:
- Houses let to students on yearly tenancies
- The summer gap between tenancies
Questions about student HMO refurbishment in Nelson (Caerphilly)
Do student HMOs need a licence?
The same licensing rules apply as for any HMO. Many university towns also run additional licensing schemes, so we check the address.
How far do you travel from Nelson (Caerphilly)?
We cover the whole of Caerphilly and work UK-wide. For Nelson (Caerphilly) the nearest towns on our list are Treharris (1 miles), Gelligaer (1 miles), Bargoed (3 miles).
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Nelson (Caerphilly)?
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 Nelson (Caerphilly)?
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 Nelson (Caerphilly)
- Treharris · 1 mi
- Gelligaer · 1 mi
- Bargoed · 3 mi
- Blackwood · 3 mi
- Pontypridd · 4 mi
- Caerphilly · 6 mi
- All of Caerphilly
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