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. Across Gwynedd, the work is planned around Wales’s HMO rules and the standards the local council publishes.
- Nation
- Wales
- Pricing region
- Wales
- Postcode areas
- LL, SY
- Main towns
- Bangor (Gwynedd)
What do communal kitchen refits in Gwynedd involve?
- Kitchen designed to your council’s amenity standards
- Heat detector and fire blanket
- Extra sink, hob and oven where the numbers need it
- Electrics, sockets and lighting
- Lockable food storage for each sharer
- Durable worktops and flooring
Which rules apply in Gwynedd?
- 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 Gwynedd?
| 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 Gwynedd
Questions about communal kitchen refits in Gwynedd
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 Gwynedd?
Yes, across the whole of Gwynedd, including Bangor (Gwynedd).
Who licenses HMOs in Gwynedd?
Gwynedd council licenses HMOs in its area. Landlords must also register with Rent Smart Wales.
Other HMO services in Gwynedd
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Gwynedd
- Student HMO refurbishment in Gwynedd
- Full HMO refurbishment in Gwynedd
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Gwynedd
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Gwynedd
- House to HMO conversion in Gwynedd
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Gwynedd
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Gwynedd