Shared houses need an HMO licence
Swansea Council runs additional HMO licensing in the Castle, Uplands, St Thomas and Waterfront wards, so a shared house there needs a licence whatever its size. Licence conditions include keeping fixtures, fittings and appliances in good and safe repair. Landlords in Uplands, Brynmill and St Thomas usually book cleaning, repairs and drain checks in the weeks after the academic year ends.
Skips and removal vans need council permission
A skip on the road needs a highway permit from Swansea Council, applied for at least 24 hours ahead, and a skip in the city centre has to be covered and locked. A resident or pay and display bay outside a house can be suspended for a removal through the council's parking suspension scheme. Give the street name and any parking restrictions with a removals enquiry.
Trees in conservation areas need six weeks' notice
Swansea has 31 conservation areas, among them Ffynone and Uplands, Mumbles and Morriston. Most pruning or felling of a tree in one of them needs six weeks' notice to the council, and a tree under a Tree Preservation Order needs the council's consent. Swansea Council is also the planning authority for Gower, so the same notices apply in its villages.
Seafront property needs cleaning more often
Windows, gutters, conservatory roofs and render along Swansea Bay and in Mumbles collect a salt film that rain leaves behind. Glass and frames there dull faster than in streets further inland, so the cleans come round sooner.
Services for Swansea
End of tenancy cleaning
Move-out cleaning for rented homes, covering the kitchen, bathrooms and rooms a check-out inspection compares with the check-in inventory.
One-off and deep cleaning
A single, detailed clean of a house or flat, often booked before a sale, after a long gap between cleans or before regular visits begin.
Carpet and upholstery cleaning
Cleaning for fitted carpets, rugs, sofas and fabric chairs in homes, matched to the fibre, the care label and the marks to treat.
Holiday let and Airbnb cleaning
Changeover cleaning for holiday cottages, Airbnb homes and short-stay flats, fitted between guest check-out and check-in times.
Office cleaning
Contract cleaning for offices, studios and shared workspaces, organised by area, with tasks and frequencies set by the office manager.
Window cleaning
Window cleaning for houses, flats, shops and offices, with frames and sills cleaned alongside the glass.
Gutter cleaning
Gutter cleaning for houses, flats and commercial buildings, with downpipes flushed through and the gullies below cleared.
Tree surgery
Tree surgery for gardens and business sites: crown reduction, thinning and lifting, deadwood removal and felling.
Handyman services
Small repairs, fixings and fitting jobs for homes and rented property in South and West Wales, priced together as one list.
Drain unblocking
Blocked toilets, sinks, gullies and underground drains cleared for homes and businesses in South and West Wales.
House removals
Removals for flats, houses and bungalows, planned around your completion date, the access at each address and items that need care.
Mini digger with operator
Mini digger and driver hire for garden, driveway, extension and drainage work where access is narrow or the ground needs protecting.
Work needed in Swansea?
Choose the service, give the postcode and describe the job. For a shared house, add the tenancy end date and the number of bedrooms.