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 Powys, the work is planned around Wales’s HMO rules and the standards the local council publishes.
- Nation
- Wales
- Pricing region
- Wales
- Postcode areas
- LD, SY, NP, SA
What do communal kitchen refits in Powys involve?
- Lockable food storage for each sharer
- Kitchen designed to your council’s amenity standards
- Extra sink, hob and oven where the numbers need it
- Durable worktops and flooring
- Heat detector and fire blanket
- Fridge and freezer space
Which rules apply in Powys?
- 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 Powys?
| 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.
Questions about communal kitchen refits in Powys
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 Powys?
Yes, across the whole of Powys.
Who licenses HMOs in Powys?
Powys council licenses HMOs in its area. Landlords must also register with Rent Smart Wales.
Other HMO services in Powys
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Powys
- Student HMO refurbishment in Powys
- Full HMO refurbishment in Powys
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Powys
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Powys
- House to HMO conversion in Powys
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Powys
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Powys