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. We carry this out across Aberdeenshire, priced against the HMO rules for Scotland and the council’s own standards.
- Nation
- Scotland
- Pricing region
- Scotland
- Postcode areas
- AB, DD
- Main towns
- Peterhead, Nigg, Inverurie, Fraserburgh, Westhill
What do communal kitchen refits in Aberdeenshire involve?
- Extraction to outside
- Electrics, sockets and lighting
- Lockable food storage for each sharer
- Heat detector and fire blanket
- Kitchen designed to your council’s amenity standards
- Extra sink, hob and oven where the numbers need it
Which rules apply in Aberdeenshire?
- Kitchen, WC and bathroom ratios come from council standards; one WC and one bath or shower per 5 people is a common figure.
- The tolerable standard requires interlinked smoke alarms in the main living room and circulation spaces and a heat alarm in the kitchen; licensed HMOs must meet the council’s higher standard.
- An EICR before the first let and at least every 5 years, with C1 and C2 items fixed, PAT testing of supplied appliances and RCD protection.
- Councils set HMO fire standards through licence conditions, often including emergency lighting in larger HMOs.
Scottish councils set their own HMO licence standards and planning policies. Every HMO needs a licence, so check the council’s standards before you design the layout.
How much do communal kitchen refits cost in Aberdeenshire?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communal HMO kitchen with extra cooking and sink capacity (our estimate from domestic ranges) | £8,000 – £18,000 | £7,600 – £17,100 | kitchen |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £760 – £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 Aberdeenshire
Questions about communal kitchen refits in Aberdeenshire
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.
How long does a kitchen refit take?
Usually one to two weeks, longer if walls move or the kitchen relocates.
Do you carry out communal kitchen refits across Aberdeenshire?
Yes, across the whole of Aberdeenshire, including Peterhead, Nigg, Inverurie.
Who licenses HMOs in Aberdeenshire?
Aberdeenshire council licenses HMOs in its area. Every HMO in Scotland needs a licence.
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