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. In Llantrisant, a town of about 14,000 people in Rhondda Cynon Taf, the work is planned around the HMO rules for Wales and the council’s written HMO standards.
- Area
- Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales
- Postcodes
- CF38 and CF72
- Location
- 9 miles north-west of Cardiff
- Pricing region
- Wales
What does student HMO refurbishment in Llantrisant involve?
- Photo handover before move-in
- Study space and sockets in every room
- Summer works programme agreed in spring
- Robust flooring and wipe-clean paint
- Fire safety checks and upgrades
Which rules apply in Llantrisant?
Here is what usually applies to a Llantrisant 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.
- Council HMO standards and the fire risk assessment set detection, fire doors and escape routes.
- 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 Llantrisant?
| 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 Llantrisant 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 Llantrisant landlords need it?
Landlords in Llantrisant most often ask us for this when:
- Houses that need to compete with purpose-built student blocks
- The summer gap between tenancies
Questions about student HMO refurbishment in Llantrisant
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.
Which postcodes in Llantrisant do you work in?
All of them, including CF38 and CF72, and the surrounding parts of Rhondda Cynon Taf.
Does a shared house in Llantrisant 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 Llantrisant?
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 Llantrisant
- Pontypridd · 4 mi
- Tonypandy · 7 mi
- Whitchurch · 7 mi
- Caerphilly · 7 mi
- Coity · 8 mi
- Nelson (Caerphilly) · 9 mi
- All of Rhondda Cynon Taf