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 Bedfordshire we survey first, price each item separately and hand over the certificates and photos a council asks for.
- Nation
- England
- Pricing region
- East of England
- Postcode areas
- MK, LU, SG, NN
- Main towns
- Luton, Bedford, Dunstable, Leighton Buzzard, Ampthill
What do communal kitchen refits in Bedfordshire involve?
- Durable worktops and flooring
- Kitchen designed to your council’s amenity standards
- Fridge and freezer space
- Electrics, sockets and lighting
- Heat detector and fire blanket
- Lockable food storage for each sharer
Which rules apply in Bedfordshire?
- Council standards often step up at 5 and 6 sharers, for example a separate WC at 5 and a second bathroom from 6.
- The Fire Safety Order 2005 applies to the common parts of HMOs, enforced by the fire and rescue authority.
- Electrical installations must be inspected and tested at least every 5 years; remedial work is due within 28 days, or sooner if the report says so.
- Smoke alarms on every storey with living accommodation and CO alarms by fixed combustion appliances (other than gas cookers) are required by law.
- BS 7671, the wiring standard, calls for arc fault detection devices in HMOs on new socket circuits, such as rewires and consumer unit changes.
Councils in England can add additional licensing and Article 4 directions on top of the national rules. Check the council’s website for the exact address before you buy or start work.
How much do communal kitchen refits cost in Bedfordshire?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communal HMO kitchen with extra cooking and sink capacity (our estimate from domestic ranges) | £8,000 – £18,000 | £8,500 – £19,100 | kitchen |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £850 – £2,100 | 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 Bedfordshire
Questions about communal kitchen refits in Bedfordshire
How long does a kitchen refit take?
Usually one to two weeks, longer if walls move or the kitchen relocates.
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 Bedfordshire?
Yes, across the whole of Bedfordshire, including Luton, Bedford, Dunstable.
Who licenses HMOs in Bedfordshire?
HMOs in Bedfordshire are licensed by the local council for the address. Where an area has several councils, each runs its own licensing and planning policies.
Other HMO services in Bedfordshire
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Bedfordshire
- Student HMO refurbishment in Bedfordshire
- Full HMO refurbishment in Bedfordshire
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Bedfordshire
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Bedfordshire
- House to HMO conversion in Bedfordshire
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Bedfordshire
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Bedfordshire