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 Neath 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
- Neath Port Talbot, Wales
- Postcodes
- SA10 and SA11
- Location
- 7 miles north-east of Swansea
- Pricing region
- Wales
What do communal kitchen refits in Neath involve?
- Fridge and freezer space
- Heat detector and fire blanket
- Lockable food storage for each sharer
- Extraction to outside
- Durable worktops and flooring
Which rules apply in Neath?
Here is what usually applies to a Neath 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 Neath?
| 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 |
Prices in Neath are shown with our regional adjustment for Wales (below the UK average). Your quote is itemised and fixed in writing once the scope and specification are agreed.
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 Neath landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Neath:
- Tired kitchens that are putting tenants off
- A licence condition about kitchen facilities
Questions about communal kitchen refits in Neath
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 Neath do you work in?
All of them, including SA10 and SA11, and the surrounding parts of Neath Port Talbot.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Neath?
With the local council for the address. 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?
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 Neath
- Briton Ferry · 2 mi
- Clydach · 4 mi
- Swansea · 7 mi
- Maesteg · 7 mi
- Gorseinon · 10 mi
- Pyle · 11 mi
- All of Neath Port Talbot