An HMO kitchen refit designs and installs a shared kitchen with enough sinks, cookers, worktop, storage and fridge space for everyone in the house. For a house in Ebbw Vale 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
- Blaenau Gwent, Wales
- Postcodes
- NP7, NP22, NP23 and NP24
- Location
- 21 miles north of Cardiff
- Pricing region
- Wales
What do communal kitchen refits in Ebbw Vale involve?
- Heat detector and fire blanket
- Extra sink, hob and oven where the numbers need it
- Fridge and freezer space
- Kitchen designed to your council’s amenity standards
- Extraction to outside
Which rules apply in Ebbw Vale?
Here is what usually applies to a Ebbw Vale job of this kind. It is general information rather than legal advice, and the council’s written HMO standards have the final detail.
- 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.
- Council HMO standards and the fire risk assessment set detection, fire doors and escape routes.
How much do communal kitchen refits cost in Ebbw Vale?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communal HMO kitchen with extra cooking and sink capacity (our estimate from domestic ranges) | £8,000 – £18,000 | £7,500 – £16,900 | kitchen |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £750 – £1,900 | house |
Use these as a starting point for budgeting. Access, condition and the council’s requirements in Ebbw Vale can move the figure either way, which is why we quote after seeing the house.
How long does it take?
Allow 1–2 weeks 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 Ebbw Vale landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Ebbw Vale:
- A licence condition about kitchen facilities
- More sharers than the current kitchen can serve
Questions about communal kitchen refits in Ebbw Vale
How long does a kitchen refit take?
Usually one to two weeks, longer if walls move or the kitchen relocates.
How far do you travel from Ebbw Vale?
We cover the whole of Blaenau Gwent and work UK-wide. For Ebbw Vale the nearest towns on our list are Tredegar (2 miles), Brynmawr (2 miles), Bargoed (7 miles).
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Ebbw Vale?
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 do communal kitchen refits cost in Ebbw Vale?
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.
Communal kitchen refits near Ebbw Vale
- Tredegar · 2 mi
- Brynmawr · 2 mi
- Bargoed · 7 mi
- Merthyr Tydfil · 8 mi
- Blackwood · 8 mi
- Gelligaer · 8 mi
- All of Blaenau Gwent
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- Fire doors in Ebbw Vale
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