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. Treharris is 14 miles north-west 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
- Merthyr Tydfil, Wales
- Postcodes
- CF45 and CF46
- Location
- 14 miles north-west of Cardiff
- Pricing region
- Wales
What does student HMO refurbishment in Treharris involve?
- Broadband and electrics upgrades
- Robust flooring and wipe-clean paint
- Photo handover before move-in
- Fire safety checks and upgrades
- Extra bathroom or ensuites
Which rules apply in Treharris?
Here is what usually applies to a Treharris job of this kind. It is general information rather than legal advice, and the council’s written HMO standards have the final detail.
- 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 Treharris?
| 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 |
Use these as a starting point for budgeting. Access, condition and the council’s requirements in Treharris can move the figure either way, which is why we quote after seeing the house.
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 Treharris landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Treharris:
- Houses that need to compete with purpose-built student blocks
- The summer gap between tenancies
Questions about student HMO refurbishment in Treharris
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 Treharris?
We cover the whole of Merthyr Tydfil and work UK-wide. For Treharris the nearest towns on our list are Nelson (Caerphilly) (1 miles), Gelligaer (2 miles), Bargoed (3 miles).
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Treharris?
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 Treharris?
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 Treharris
- Nelson (Caerphilly) · 1 mi
- Gelligaer · 2 mi
- Bargoed · 3 mi
- Blackwood · 4 mi
- Pontypridd · 5 mi
- Rhondda · 6 mi
- All of Merthyr Tydfil
Other HMO services in Treharris
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Treharris
- Communal kitchen refits in Treharris
- Ensuite installation in Treharris
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Treharris
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Treharris
- Full HMO refurbishment in Treharris
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Treharris
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Treharris