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 Colwyn Bay 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
- Conwy, Wales
- Postcodes
- LL28 and LL29
- Location
- 35 miles north-west of Wrexham
- Pricing region
- Wales
What do communal kitchen refits in Colwyn Bay involve?
- Heat detector and fire blanket
- Lockable food storage for each sharer
- Fridge and freezer space
- Kitchen designed to your council’s amenity standards
- Durable worktops and flooring
Which rules apply in Colwyn Bay?
Here is what usually applies to a Colwyn Bay 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.
- 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 do communal kitchen refits cost in Colwyn Bay?
| 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 Colwyn Bay can move the figure either way, which is why we quote after seeing the house.
How long does it take?
Typical time on site: 1–2 weeks. We agree the programme with you before starting and send photo updates as the work progresses.
When do Colwyn Bay landlords need it?
Landlords in Colwyn Bay most often ask us for this when:
- Tired kitchens that are putting tenants off
- A licence condition about kitchen facilities
Questions about communal kitchen refits in Colwyn Bay
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.
Which postcodes in Colwyn Bay do you work in?
All of them, including LL28 and LL29, and the surrounding parts of Conwy.
Does a shared house in Colwyn Bay 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 do communal kitchen refits cost in Colwyn Bay?
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 Colwyn Bay
- Llandudno · 5 mi
- Rhyl · 10 mi
- Prestatyn · 13 mi
- Bangor (Gwynedd) · 17 mi
- Flint · 25 mi
- Heswall · 26 mi
- All of Conwy
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