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 Briton Ferry, a town of about 35,000 people in Neath Port Talbot, the work is planned around the HMO rules for Wales and the council’s written HMO standards.
- Area
- Neath Port Talbot, Wales
- Postcodes
- SA10, SA11 and SA12
- Location
- 5 miles east of Swansea
- Pricing region
- Wales
What do communal kitchen refits in Briton Ferry involve?
- Fridge and freezer space
- Lockable food storage for each sharer
- Extra sink, hob and oven where the numbers need it
- Heat detector and fire blanket
- Electrics, sockets and lighting
Which rules apply in Briton Ferry?
Communal kitchen refits in Briton Ferry must satisfy national law for Wales, the council’s written HMO standards and, where walls, drainage or fire separation change, the building rules. In short:
- 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 Briton Ferry?
| 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 |
These are typical ranges including VAT, adjusted for Wales, where costs run below the UK average. The fixed price for a house in Briton Ferry follows a site visit.
How long does it take?
Allow 1–2 weeks on site for a typical job. Drawings, approvals and long-lead items such as kitchens or fire door sets are booked before we start.
When do Briton Ferry landlords need it?
Landlords in Briton Ferry most often ask us for this when:
- More sharers than the current kitchen can serve
- A licence condition about kitchen facilities
Questions about communal kitchen refits in Briton Ferry
How long does a kitchen refit take?
Usually one to two weeks, longer if walls move or the kitchen relocates.
Which postcodes in Briton Ferry do you work in?
All of them, including SA10, SA11 and SA12, and the surrounding parts of Neath Port Talbot.
Does a shared house in Briton Ferry 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 Briton Ferry?
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 Briton Ferry
- Neath · 2 mi
- Clydach · 5 mi
- Swansea · 5 mi
- Maesteg · 7 mi
- Pyle · 9 mi
- Gorseinon · 10 mi
- All of Neath Port Talbot
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