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 Colwyn Bay (LL28 and LL29) 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
- Conwy, Wales
- Postcodes
- LL28 and LL29
- Location
- 35 miles north-west of Wrexham
- Pricing region
- Wales
What does student HMO refurbishment in Colwyn Bay involve?
- Photo handover before move-in
- Summer works programme agreed in spring
- Study space and sockets in every room
- Robust flooring and wipe-clean paint
- Extra bathroom or ensuites
Which rules apply in Colwyn Bay?
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 Colwyn Bay before we price.
- 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 Colwyn Bay?
| 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 Colwyn Bay follows a site visit.
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 Colwyn Bay landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- Houses let to students on yearly tenancies
- Houses that need to compete with purpose-built student blocks
Questions about student HMO refurbishment in Colwyn Bay
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.
Do you cover all of Colwyn Bay?
Yes. We work across Colwyn Bay and the LL28 and LL29 postcode areas, plus the rest of Conwy. Nearby places we also cover include Llandudno, Rhyl, Prestatyn.
Does a shared house in Colwyn Bay 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 Colwyn Bay?
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 Colwyn Bay
- Llandudno · 5 mi
- Rhyl · 10 mi
- Prestatyn · 13 mi
- Bangor (Gwynedd) · 17 mi
- Flint · 25 mi
- Heswall · 26 mi
- All of Conwy
Other HMO services in Colwyn Bay
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Colwyn Bay
- Communal kitchen refits in Colwyn Bay
- Ensuite installation in Colwyn Bay
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Colwyn Bay
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Colwyn Bay
- Full HMO refurbishment in Colwyn Bay
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Colwyn Bay
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Colwyn Bay