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. Aberdare is 20 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
- Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales
- Postcodes
- CF44
- Location
- 20 miles north-west of Cardiff
- Pricing region
- Wales
What does student HMO refurbishment in Aberdare involve?
- Photo handover before move-in
- Extra bathroom or ensuites
- Study space and sockets in every room
- Summer works programme agreed in spring
- Broadband and electrics upgrades
Which rules apply in Aberdare?
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 Aberdare 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 Aberdare?
| 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 Aberdare 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 Aberdare landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- Houses that need to compete with purpose-built student blocks
- The summer gap between tenancies
Questions about student HMO refurbishment in Aberdare
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 Aberdare?
Yes. We work across Aberdare and the CF44 postcode areas, plus the rest of Rhondda Cynon Taf. Nearby places we also cover include Rhondda, Merthyr Tydfil, Tonypandy.
Does a shared house in Aberdare 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 Aberdare?
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 Aberdare
- Rhondda · 4 mi
- Merthyr Tydfil · 4 mi
- Tonypandy · 6 mi
- Treharris · 7 mi
- Nelson (Caerphilly) · 8 mi
- Gelligaer · 9 mi
- All of Rhondda Cynon Taf
Other HMO services in Aberdare
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Aberdare
- Communal kitchen refits in Aberdare
- Ensuite installation in Aberdare
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Aberdare
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Aberdare
- Full HMO refurbishment in Aberdare
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Aberdare
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Aberdare