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 Pembrokeshire, the work is planned around Wales’s HMO rules and the standards the local council publishes.
- Nation
- Wales
- Pricing region
- Wales
- Postcode areas
- SA
- Main towns
- Haverfordwest, Milford Haven
What do communal kitchen refits in Pembrokeshire involve?
- Extra sink, hob and oven where the numbers need it
- Fridge and freezer space
- Kitchen designed to your council’s amenity standards
- Electrics, sockets and lighting
- Lockable food storage for each sharer
- Durable worktops and flooring
Which rules apply in Pembrokeshire?
- 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 Pembrokeshire?
| 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 Pembrokeshire
Questions about communal kitchen refits in Pembrokeshire
How long does a kitchen refit take?
Usually one to two weeks, longer if walls move or the kitchen relocates.
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 Pembrokeshire?
Yes, across the whole of Pembrokeshire, including Haverfordwest, Milford Haven.
Who licenses HMOs in Pembrokeshire?
Pembrokeshire council licenses HMOs in its area. Landlords must also register with Rent Smart Wales.
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- House to HMO conversion in Pembrokeshire
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