- Nation
- Wales
- Pricing region
- Wales
- Postcode areas
- LL, SY
- Main towns
- Wrexham, Rhosllannerchrugog, Brymbo
What do communal kitchen refits in Wrexham involve?
- Electrics, sockets and lighting
- Extra sink, hob and oven where the numbers need it
- Heat detector and fire blanket
- Lockable food storage for each sharer
- Durable worktops and flooring
- Extraction to outside
Which rules apply in Wrexham?
- 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 Wrexham?
| 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 Wrexham
Questions about communal kitchen refits in Wrexham
How big does an HMO kitchen need to be?
Councils set their own standards, usually as a minimum floor area and a number of sinks, cookers and worktop lengths per number of sharers. We design to the standard for your address.
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 carry out communal kitchen refits across Wrexham?
Yes, across the whole of Wrexham, including Wrexham, Rhosllannerchrugog, Brymbo.
Who licenses HMOs in Wrexham?
Wrexham council licenses HMOs in its area. Landlords must also register with Rent Smart Wales.
Other HMO services in Wrexham
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Wrexham
- Student HMO refurbishment in Wrexham
- Full HMO refurbishment in Wrexham
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Wrexham
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Wrexham
- House to HMO conversion in Wrexham
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Wrexham
- EPC and energy upgrades in Wrexham