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 Dunstable (LU6) 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
- LU6
- Location
- 31 miles north-west of London
- Pricing region
- East of England
What do communal kitchen refits in Dunstable involve?
- Fridge and freezer space
- Electrics, sockets and lighting
- Heat detector and fire blanket
- Durable worktops and flooring
- Kitchen designed to your council’s amenity standards
Which rules apply in Dunstable?
Communal kitchen refits in Dunstable 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:
- Council standards often step up at 5 and 6 sharers, for example a separate WC at 5 and a second bathroom from 6.
- 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.
- The Fire Safety Order 2005 applies to the common parts of HMOs, enforced by the fire and rescue authority.
How much do communal kitchen refits cost in Dunstable?
| 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 Dunstable 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 Dunstable landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Dunstable:
- More sharers than the current kitchen can serve
- Tired kitchens that are putting tenants off
Questions about communal kitchen refits in Dunstable
How long does a kitchen refit take?
Usually one to two weeks, longer if walls move or the kitchen relocates.
Which postcodes in Dunstable do you work in?
All of them, including LU6, and the surrounding parts of Bedfordshire.
Does a shared house in Dunstable 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 Dunstable?
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 Dunstable
- Luton · 5 mi
- Leighton Buzzard · 6 mi
- Harpenden · 9 mi
- Berkhamsted · 9 mi
- Hemel Hempstead · 10 mi
- Ampthill · 10 mi
- All of Bedfordshire
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