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. We carry this out across Belfast, priced against the HMO rules for Northern Ireland and the council’s own standards.
- Nation
- Northern Ireland
- Pricing region
- Northern Ireland
- Postcode areas
- BT
- Main towns
- Belfast, Newtownards, Dundonald
What do communal kitchen refits in Belfast involve?
- Extra sink, hob and oven where the numbers need it
- Heat detector and fire blanket
- Durable worktops and flooring
- Kitchen designed to your council’s amenity standards
- Lockable food storage for each sharer
- Fridge and freezer space
Which rules apply in Belfast?
- Kitchens, bathrooms and WCs must meet the 2019 living accommodation standard regulations and licence conditions.
- The NIFRS HMO Fire Safety Guide (July 2026) usually expects Grade D1 interlinked detection in smaller shared houses and a Grade A system with more than 6 occupants or over 200 m².
- HMO licence conditions require a satisfactory EICR at least every 5 years.
- Doors on protected routes are typically FD30 or FD30S, self-closing on three hinges; emergency lighting is required in HMOs of 4 or more storeys.
How much do communal kitchen refits cost in Belfast?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communal HMO kitchen with extra cooking and sink capacity (our estimate from domestic ranges) | £8,000 – £18,000 | £7,200 – £16,200 | kitchen |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £720 – £1,800 | 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 Belfast
Questions about communal kitchen refits in Belfast
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.
How long does a kitchen refit take?
Usually one to two weeks, longer if walls move or the kitchen relocates.
Do you carry out communal kitchen refits across Belfast?
Yes, across the whole of Belfast, including Belfast, Newtownards, Dundonald.
Who licenses HMOs in Belfast?
HMO licensing in Belfast, as everywhere in Northern Ireland, is run by the NI HMO Unit at Belfast City Council. Planning and building control are handled by the local council.
Other HMO services in Belfast
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Belfast
- Student HMO refurbishment in Belfast
- Full HMO refurbishment in Belfast
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Belfast
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Belfast
- House to HMO conversion in Belfast
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Belfast
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Belfast