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 Neath Port Talbot 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
- SA
- Main towns
- Neath, Briton Ferry
What do communal kitchen refits in Neath Port Talbot involve?
- Extraction to outside
- Heat detector and fire blanket
- Durable worktops and flooring
- Extra sink, hob and oven where the numbers need it
- Kitchen designed to your council’s amenity standards
- Fridge and freezer space
Which rules apply in Neath Port Talbot?
- 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.
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 Neath Port Talbot?
| 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 Neath Port Talbot
Questions about communal kitchen refits in Neath Port Talbot
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 Neath Port Talbot?
Yes, across the whole of Neath Port Talbot, including Neath, Briton Ferry.
Who licenses HMOs in Neath Port Talbot?
Neath Port Talbot council licenses HMOs in its area. Landlords must also register with Rent Smart Wales.
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