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 Milford Haven 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
- SA73
- Location
- 47 miles west of Swansea
- Pricing region
- Wales
What does student HMO refurbishment in Milford Haven involve?
- Summer works programme agreed in spring
- Extra bathroom or ensuites
- Photo handover before move-in
- Study space and sockets in every room
- Fire safety checks and upgrades
Which rules apply in Milford Haven?
Here is what usually applies to a Milford Haven 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 Milford Haven?
| 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 Milford Haven 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 Milford Haven landlords need it?
Landlords in Milford Haven 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 Milford Haven
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 Milford Haven?
Yes. We work across Milford Haven and the SA73 postcode areas, plus the rest of Pembrokeshire. Nearby places we also cover include Haverfordwest, Carmarthen, Llanelli.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Milford Haven?
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 Milford Haven?
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 Milford Haven
- Haverfordwest · 7 mi
- Carmarthen · 33 mi
- Llanelli · 37 mi
- Gorseinon · 43 mi
- Ammanford · 45 mi
- Swansea · 47 mi
- All of Pembrokeshire
Other HMO services in Milford Haven
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Milford Haven
- Communal kitchen refits in Milford Haven
- Ensuite installation in Milford Haven
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Milford Haven
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Milford Haven
- Full HMO refurbishment in Milford Haven
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Milford Haven
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Milford Haven