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 Rhondda Cynon Taf, the work is planned around Wales’s HMO rules and the standards the local council publishes.
- Nation
- Wales
- Pricing region
- Wales
- Postcode areas
- CF
- Main towns
- Rhondda, Tonypandy, Pontypridd, Aberdare, Llantrisant
What do communal kitchen refits in Rhondda Cynon Taf involve?
- Extra sink, hob and oven where the numbers need it
- Extraction to outside
- Electrics, sockets and lighting
- Fridge and freezer space
- Heat detector and fire blanket
- Durable worktops and flooring
Which rules apply in Rhondda Cynon Taf?
- 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 Rhondda Cynon Taf?
| 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 Rhondda Cynon Taf
Questions about communal kitchen refits in Rhondda Cynon Taf
How long does a kitchen refit take?
Usually one to two weeks, longer if walls move or the kitchen relocates.
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.
Do you carry out communal kitchen refits across Rhondda Cynon Taf?
Yes, across the whole of Rhondda Cynon Taf, including Rhondda, Tonypandy, Pontypridd.
Who licenses HMOs in Rhondda Cynon Taf?
Rhondda Cynon Taf council licenses HMOs in its area. Landlords must also register with Rent Smart Wales.
Other HMO services in Rhondda Cynon Taf
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Rhondda Cynon Taf
- Student HMO refurbishment in Rhondda Cynon Taf
- Full HMO refurbishment in Rhondda Cynon Taf
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Rhondda Cynon Taf
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Rhondda Cynon Taf
- House to HMO conversion in Rhondda Cynon Taf
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Rhondda Cynon Taf
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