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 Cwmbran (NP44) 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
- Torfaen, Wales
- Postcodes
- NP44
- Location
- 14 miles north-east of Cardiff
- Pricing region
- Wales
What do communal kitchen refits in Cwmbran involve?
- Heat detector and fire blanket
- Kitchen designed to your council’s amenity standards
- Lockable food storage for each sharer
- Extraction to outside
- Extra sink, hob and oven where the numbers need it
Which rules apply in Cwmbran?
Here is what usually applies to a Cwmbran job of this kind. It is general information rather than legal advice, and the council’s written HMO standards have the final detail.
- 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 Cwmbran?
| 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 Cwmbran 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 Cwmbran, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Cwmbran landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- A licence condition about kitchen facilities
- Tired kitchens that are putting tenants off
Questions about communal kitchen refits in Cwmbran
Do HMO kitchens need a heat detector?
Kitchens normally have a heat detector rather than a smoke detector, linked to the house alarm. The exact system follows the fire risk assessment.
Do you cover all of Cwmbran?
Yes. We work across Cwmbran and the NP44 postcode areas, plus the rest of Torfaen. Nearby places we also cover include Pontypool, Risca, Newport (Newport).
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Cwmbran?
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 Cwmbran?
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 Cwmbran
- Pontypool · 3 mi
- Risca · 5 mi
- Newport (Newport) · 5 mi
- Blackwood · 8 mi
- Bargoed · 9 mi
- Gelligaer · 10 mi
- All of Torfaen
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