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. In Argyll and Bute we survey first, price each item separately and hand over the certificates and photos a council asks for.
- Nation
- Scotland
- Pricing region
- Scotland
- Postcode areas
- PA, G, FK
- Main towns
- Helensburgh
What do communal kitchen refits in Argyll and Bute involve?
- Electrics, sockets and lighting
- Fridge and freezer space
- Extraction to outside
- Heat detector and fire blanket
- Lockable food storage for each sharer
- Extra sink, hob and oven where the numbers need it
Which rules apply in Argyll and Bute?
- Kitchen, WC and bathroom ratios come from council standards; one WC and one bath or shower per 5 people is a common figure.
- Councils set HMO fire standards through licence conditions, often including emergency lighting in larger HMOs.
- 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.
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 Argyll and Bute?
| 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 Argyll and Bute
Questions about communal kitchen refits in Argyll and Bute
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 Argyll and Bute?
Yes, across the whole of Argyll and Bute, including Helensburgh.
Who licenses HMOs in Argyll and Bute?
Argyll and Bute council licenses HMOs in its area. Every HMO in Scotland needs a licence.
Other HMO services in Argyll and Bute
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- Full HMO refurbishment in Argyll and Bute
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Argyll and Bute
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Argyll and Bute
- House to HMO conversion in Argyll and Bute
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Argyll and Bute
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Argyll and Bute