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 Haverfordwest 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
- Pembrokeshire, Wales
- Postcodes
- SA61
- Location
- 46 miles west of Swansea
- Pricing region
- Wales
What does student HMO refurbishment in Haverfordwest involve?
- Photo handover before move-in
- Extra bathroom or ensuites
- Robust flooring and wipe-clean paint
- Summer works programme agreed in spring
- Broadband and electrics upgrades
Which rules apply in Haverfordwest?
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 Haverfordwest 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.
- 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 Haverfordwest?
| 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 Haverfordwest 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?
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 Haverfordwest landlords need it?
Landlords in Haverfordwest 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 Haverfordwest
Can you work around a 1 July or 1 September start?
Yes. We agree a programme backwards from the move-in date and tell you early if anything is at risk.
Do you cover all of Haverfordwest?
Yes. We work across Haverfordwest and the SA61 postcode areas, plus the rest of Pembrokeshire. Nearby places we also cover include Milford Haven, Carmarthen, Llanelli.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Haverfordwest?
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 Haverfordwest?
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 Haverfordwest
- Milford Haven · 7 mi
- Carmarthen · 29 mi
- Llanelli · 36 mi
- Gorseinon · 41 mi
- Ammanford · 42 mi
- Swansea · 46 mi
- All of Pembrokeshire
Other HMO services in Haverfordwest
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Haverfordwest
- Communal kitchen refits in Haverfordwest
- Ensuite installation in Haverfordwest
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Haverfordwest
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Haverfordwest
- Full HMO refurbishment in Haverfordwest
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Haverfordwest
- Fire doors in Haverfordwest