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 Aberdare, a town of about 31,000 people in Rhondda Cynon Taf, the work is planned around the HMO rules for Wales and the council’s written HMO standards.
- Area
- Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales
- Postcodes
- CF44
- Location
- 20 miles north-west of Cardiff
- Pricing region
- Wales
What do communal kitchen refits in Aberdare involve?
- Extraction to outside
- Fridge and freezer space
- Durable worktops and flooring
- Lockable food storage for each sharer
- Extra sink, hob and oven where the numbers need it
Which rules apply in Aberdare?
The rules below are the Wales-wide position for this kind of work. Councils add their own standards and schemes on top, so we always check the address in Aberdare before we price.
- 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.
How much do communal kitchen refits cost in Aberdare?
| 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 Aberdare 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?
Most jobs of this kind take 1–2 weeks. If a council deadline applies in Aberdare, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Aberdare landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- More sharers than the current kitchen can serve
- A licence condition about kitchen facilities
Questions about communal kitchen refits in Aberdare
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 Aberdare do you work in?
All of them, including CF44, and the surrounding parts of Rhondda Cynon Taf.
Does a shared house in Aberdare 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 Aberdare?
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 Aberdare
- Rhondda · 4 mi
- Merthyr Tydfil · 4 mi
- Tonypandy · 6 mi
- Treharris · 7 mi
- Nelson (Caerphilly) · 8 mi
- Gelligaer · 9 mi
- All of Rhondda Cynon Taf
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