In short: An HMO kitchen refit designs and installs a shared kitchen with enough sinks, cookers, worktop, storage and fridge space for everyone in the house. We carry this out across Conwy, priced against the HMO rules for Wales and the council’s own standards.
- Nation
- Wales
- Pricing region
- Wales
- Postcode areas
- LL
- Main towns
- Colwyn Bay, Llandudno
What do communal kitchen refits in Conwy involve?
- Fridge and freezer space
- Extra sink, hob and oven where the numbers need it
- Electrics, sockets and lighting
- Durable worktops and flooring
- Kitchen designed to your council’s amenity standards
- Heat detector and fire blanket
Which rules apply in Conwy?
- 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.
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 Conwy?
| 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 |
Typical time on site: 1–2 weeks. For a figure for your house, try the guide-price tool.
Communal kitchen refits by town in Conwy
Questions about communal kitchen refits in Conwy
Can kitchens be split between floors?
Yes, and in larger houses it often helps. A second kitchen can reduce pressure on one room and helps meet the ratios.
How long does a kitchen refit take?
Usually one to two weeks, longer if walls move or the kitchen relocates.
Do you carry out communal kitchen refits across Conwy?
Yes, across the whole of Conwy, including Colwyn Bay, Llandudno.
Who licenses HMOs in Conwy?
Conwy council licenses HMOs in its area. Landlords must also register with Rent Smart Wales.
Other HMO services in Conwy
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Conwy
- Student HMO refurbishment in Conwy
- Full HMO refurbishment in Conwy
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Conwy
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Conwy
- House to HMO conversion in Conwy
- EPC and energy upgrades in Conwy
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Conwy