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 Llantwit Major, a town of about 14,000 people in Vale of Glamorgan, the work is planned around the HMO rules for Wales and the council’s written HMO standards.
- Area
- Vale of Glamorgan, Wales
- Postcodes
- CF61
- Location
- 14 miles west of Cardiff
- Pricing region
- Wales
What do communal kitchen refits in Llantwit Major involve?
- Fridge and freezer space
- Extra sink, hob and oven where the numbers need it
- Lockable food storage for each sharer
- Electrics, sockets and lighting
- Durable worktops and flooring
Which rules apply in Llantwit Major?
Here is what usually applies to a Llantwit Major 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.
- 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 Llantwit Major?
| 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 Llantwit Major 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 Llantwit Major 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 Llantwit Major
How long does a kitchen refit take?
Usually one to two weeks, longer if walls move or the kitchen relocates.
Which postcodes in Llantwit Major do you work in?
All of them, including CF61, and the surrounding parts of Vale of Glamorgan.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Llantwit Major?
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 Llantwit Major?
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 Llantwit Major
- Bridgend · 8 mi
- Coity · 8 mi
- Barry · 9 mi
- Llantrisant · 10 mi
- Porthcawl · 10 mi
- Pyle · 12 mi
- All of Vale of Glamorgan
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