An HMO kitchen refit designs and installs a shared kitchen with enough sinks, cookers, worktop, storage and fridge space for everyone in the house. Landlords in Tonypandy (CF40) usually come to us with a council letter, a fire risk assessment or a house they have just bought. We price from whichever you have.
- Area
- Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales
- Postcodes
- CF40
- Location
- 15 miles north-west of Cardiff
- Pricing region
- Wales
What do communal kitchen refits in Tonypandy involve?
- Heat detector and fire blanket
- Durable worktops and flooring
- Extraction to outside
- Fridge and freezer space
- Extra sink, hob and oven where the numbers need it
Which rules apply in Tonypandy?
Communal kitchen refits in Tonypandy must satisfy national law for Wales, the council’s written HMO standards and, where walls, drainage or fire separation change, the building rules. In short:
- 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 Tonypandy?
| 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 |
Use these as a starting point for budgeting. Access, condition and the council’s requirements in Tonypandy can move the figure either way, which is why we quote after seeing the house.
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 Tonypandy landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- A licence condition about kitchen facilities
- More sharers than the current kitchen can serve
Questions about communal kitchen refits in Tonypandy
How long does a kitchen refit take?
Usually one to two weeks, longer if walls move or the kitchen relocates.
Which postcodes in Tonypandy do you work in?
All of them, including CF40, and the surrounding parts of Rhondda Cynon Taf.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Tonypandy?
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 Tonypandy?
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 Tonypandy
- Rhondda · 3 mi
- Pontypridd · 5 mi
- Aberdare · 6 mi
- Llantrisant · 7 mi
- Treharris · 7 mi
- Nelson (Caerphilly) · 8 mi
- All of Rhondda Cynon Taf
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