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. Landlords in Llantwit Major (CF61) usually come to us with a council letter, a fire risk assessment or a house they have just bought. We price from whichever you have.
- Area
- Vale of Glamorgan, Wales
- Postcodes
- CF61
- Location
- 14 miles west of Cardiff
- Pricing region
- Wales
What does student HMO refurbishment in Llantwit Major involve?
- Fire safety checks and upgrades
- Hard-wearing kitchens and worktops
- Robust flooring and wipe-clean paint
- Broadband and electrics upgrades
- Photo handover before move-in
Which rules apply in Llantwit Major?
Here is what usually applies to a Llantwit Major 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 Llantwit Major?
| 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 Llantwit Major 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?
Most jobs of this kind take 2–8 weeks over summer. If a council deadline applies in Llantwit Major, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Llantwit Major landlords need it?
Landlords in Llantwit Major 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 Llantwit Major
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 Llantwit Major?
Yes. We work across Llantwit Major and the CF61 postcode areas, plus the rest of Vale of Glamorgan. Nearby places we also cover include Bridgend, Coity, Barry.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Llantwit Major?
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 Llantwit Major?
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 Llantwit Major
- Bridgend · 8 mi
- Coity · 8 mi
- Barry · 9 mi
- Llantrisant · 10 mi
- Porthcawl · 10 mi
- Pyle · 12 mi
- All of Vale of Glamorgan
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