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 Angus, the work is planned around Scotland’s HMO rules and the standards the local council publishes.
- Nation
- Scotland
- Pricing region
- Scotland
- Postcode areas
- DD, PH, AB
- Main towns
- Arbroath, Forfar
What do communal kitchen refits in Angus involve?
- Lockable food storage for each sharer
- Kitchen designed to your council’s amenity standards
- Fridge and freezer space
- Durable worktops and flooring
- Extraction to outside
- Electrics, sockets and lighting
Which rules apply in Angus?
- 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 Angus?
| 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 Angus
Questions about communal kitchen refits in Angus
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.
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 Angus?
Yes, across the whole of Angus, including Arbroath, Forfar.
Who licenses HMOs in Angus?
Angus council licenses HMOs in its area. Every HMO in Scotland needs a licence.
Other HMO services in Angus
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Angus
- Student HMO refurbishment in Angus
- Full HMO refurbishment in Angus
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Angus
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Angus
- House to HMO conversion in Angus
- Extensions for extra rooms in Angus
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Angus