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. In Merthyr Tydfil we survey first, price each item separately and hand over the certificates and photos a council asks for.
- Nation
- Wales
- Pricing region
- Wales
- Postcode areas
- CF
- Main towns
- Merthyr Tydfil, Treharris
What do communal kitchen refits in Merthyr Tydfil involve?
- Kitchen designed to your council’s amenity standards
- Electrics, sockets and lighting
- Durable worktops and flooring
- Fridge and freezer space
- Extraction to outside
- Heat detector and fire blanket
Which rules apply in Merthyr Tydfil?
- 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 Merthyr Tydfil?
| 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 Merthyr Tydfil
Questions about communal kitchen refits in Merthyr Tydfil
How big does an HMO kitchen need to be?
Councils set their own standards, usually as a minimum floor area and a number of sinks, cookers and worktop lengths per number of sharers. We design to the standard for your address.
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.
Do you carry out communal kitchen refits across Merthyr Tydfil?
Yes, across the whole of Merthyr Tydfil, including Merthyr Tydfil, Treharris.
Who licenses HMOs in Merthyr Tydfil?
Merthyr Tydfil council licenses HMOs in its area. Landlords must also register with Rent Smart Wales.
Other HMO services in Merthyr Tydfil
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- Full HMO refurbishment in Merthyr Tydfil
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Merthyr Tydfil
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Merthyr Tydfil
- House to HMO conversion in Merthyr Tydfil
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Merthyr Tydfil
- Extensions for extra rooms in Merthyr Tydfil