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 Clydach, a town of about 19,000 people in Swansea, the work is planned around the HMO rules for Wales and the council’s written HMO standards.
- Area
- Swansea, Wales
- Postcodes
- SA6
- Location
- 5 miles north-east of Swansea
- Pricing region
- Wales
What do communal kitchen refits in Clydach involve?
- Fridge and freezer space
- Durable worktops and flooring
- Extra sink, hob and oven where the numbers need it
- Electrics, sockets and lighting
- Lockable food storage for each sharer
Which rules apply in Clydach?
Communal kitchen refits in Clydach 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.
- 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.
How much do communal kitchen refits cost in Clydach?
| 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 Clydach can move the figure either way, which is why we quote after seeing the house.
How long does it take?
Typical time on site: 1–2 weeks. We agree the programme with you before starting and send photo updates as the work progresses.
When do Clydach landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- More sharers than the current kitchen can serve
- Tired kitchens that are putting tenants off
Questions about communal kitchen refits in Clydach
How long does a kitchen refit take?
Usually one to two weeks, longer if walls move or the kitchen relocates.
Do you cover all of Clydach?
Yes. We work across Clydach and the SA6 postcode areas, plus the rest of Swansea. Nearby places we also cover include Neath, Swansea, Briton Ferry.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Clydach?
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 Clydach?
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 Clydach
- Neath · 4 mi
- Swansea · 5 mi
- Briton Ferry · 5 mi
- Gorseinon · 6 mi
- Ammanford · 8 mi
- Llanelli · 11 mi
- All of Swansea
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