An HMO kitchen refit designs and installs a shared kitchen with enough sinks, cookers, worktop, storage and fridge space for everyone in the house. For a house in Westhill we start with a measured survey, check the council’s written HMO standards for the number of sharers, and then price each item separately.
- Area
- Aberdeenshire, Scotland
- Postcodes
- AB32
- Location
- 7 miles west of Aberdeen
- Pricing region
- Scotland
What do communal kitchen refits in Westhill involve?
- Extraction to outside
- Fridge and freezer space
- Extra sink, hob and oven where the numbers need it
- Lockable food storage for each sharer
- Durable worktops and flooring
Which rules apply in Westhill?
Here is what usually applies to a Westhill job of this kind. It is general information rather than legal advice, and the council’s written HMO standards have the final detail.
- 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.
How much do communal kitchen refits cost in Westhill?
| 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 |
Use these as a starting point for budgeting. Access, condition and the council’s requirements in Westhill 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 Westhill landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- Tired kitchens that are putting tenants off
- A licence condition about kitchen facilities
Questions about communal kitchen refits in Westhill
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 Westhill?
Yes. We work across Westhill and the AB32 postcode areas, plus the rest of Aberdeenshire. Nearby places we also cover include Aberdeen, Nigg, Inverurie.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Westhill?
With the local council for the address. 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 Westhill?
Our guide ranges for Scotland 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 Westhill
- Aberdeen · 7 mi
- Nigg · 7 mi
- Inverurie · 10 mi
- Peterhead · 31 mi
- Fraserburgh · 38 mi
- Forfar · 42 mi
- All of Aberdeenshire
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