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 Vale of Glamorgan, 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
- Barry, Penarth, Llantwit Major
What do communal kitchen refits in Vale of Glamorgan involve?
- Extra sink, hob and oven where the numbers need it
- Heat detector and fire blanket
- Fridge and freezer space
- Kitchen designed to your council’s amenity standards
- Durable worktops and flooring
- Lockable food storage for each sharer
Which rules apply in Vale of Glamorgan?
- 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 Vale of Glamorgan?
| 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 Vale of Glamorgan
Questions about communal kitchen refits in Vale of Glamorgan
How long does a kitchen refit take?
Usually one to two weeks, longer if walls move or the kitchen relocates.
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.
Do you carry out communal kitchen refits across Vale of Glamorgan?
Yes, across the whole of Vale of Glamorgan, including Barry, Penarth, Llantwit Major.
Who licenses HMOs in Vale of Glamorgan?
Vale of Glamorgan council licenses HMOs in its area. Landlords must also register with Rent Smart Wales.
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