An HMO kitchen refit designs and installs a shared kitchen with enough sinks, cookers, worktop, storage and fridge space for everyone in the house. Landlords in Ampthill (MK45) usually come to us with a council letter, a fire risk assessment or a house they have just bought. We price from whichever you have.
- Area
- Bedfordshire, England
- Postcodes
- MK45
- Location
- 29 miles south-west of Cambridge
- Pricing region
- East of England
What do communal kitchen refits in Ampthill involve?
- Extraction to outside
- Lockable food storage for each sharer
- Extra sink, hob and oven where the numbers need it
- Heat detector and fire blanket
- Kitchen designed to your council’s amenity standards
Which rules apply in Ampthill?
Communal kitchen refits in Ampthill must satisfy national law for England, the council’s written HMO standards and, where walls, drainage or fire separation change, the building rules. In short:
- National rules ask for an adequate number of bathrooms, WCs and basins and suitably located kitchens; numeric ratios are set by each council.
- Smoke alarms on every storey with living accommodation and CO alarms by fixed combustion appliances (other than gas cookers) are required by law.
- 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.
- Council standards often step up at 5 and 6 sharers, for example a separate WC at 5 and a second bathroom from 6.
How much do communal kitchen refits cost in Ampthill?
| 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 |
Use these as a starting point for budgeting. Access, condition and the council’s requirements in Ampthill can move the figure either way, which is why we quote after seeing the house.
How long does it take?
Typical time on site: 1–2 weeks. We agree the programme with you before starting and send photo updates as the work progresses.
When do Ampthill landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Ampthill:
- A licence condition about kitchen facilities
- Tired kitchens that are putting tenants off
Questions about communal kitchen refits in Ampthill
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.
How far do you travel from Ampthill?
We cover the whole of Bedfordshire and work UK-wide. For Ampthill the nearest towns on our list are Kempston Hardwick (4 miles), Bedford (8 miles), Dunstable (10 miles).
Does a shared house in Ampthill need an HMO licence?
In England, a mandatory licence is needed for 5 or more people from 2 or more households. Smaller HMOs can need a licence where the council runs additional licensing, which is common in towns with many shared houses. Check the council’s website for the address.
How much do communal kitchen refits cost in Ampthill?
Our guide ranges for East of England 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 Ampthill
- Kempston Hardwick · 4 mi
- Bedford · 8 mi
- Dunstable · 10 mi
- Leighton Buzzard · 10 mi
- Bletchley · 10 mi
- Hitchin · 10 mi
- All of Bedfordshire
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