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 Dundonald (BT4, BT5 and BT16) 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
- Belfast, Northern Ireland
- Postcodes
- BT4, BT5 and BT16
- Location
- 5 miles east of Belfast
- Pricing region
- Northern Ireland
What do communal kitchen refits in Dundonald involve?
- Extraction to outside
- Electrics, sockets and lighting
- Durable worktops and flooring
- Fridge and freezer space
- Kitchen designed to your council’s amenity standards
Which rules apply in Dundonald?
Here is what usually applies to a Dundonald job of this kind. It is general information rather than legal advice, and the NI HMO standards and licence conditions have the final detail.
- 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 Dundonald?
| 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 |
Use these as a starting point for budgeting. Access, condition and the council’s requirements in Dundonald can move the figure either way, which is why we quote after seeing the house.
How long does it take?
Most jobs of this kind take 1–2 weeks. If a council deadline applies in Dundonald, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Dundonald landlords need it?
Landlords in Dundonald most often ask us for this when:
- More sharers than the current kitchen can serve
- A licence condition about kitchen facilities
Questions about communal kitchen refits in Dundonald
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 you cover all of Dundonald?
Yes. We work across Dundonald and the BT4, BT5 and BT16 postcode areas, plus the rest of Belfast. Nearby places we also cover include Holywood, Castlereagh, Newtownards.
Does a shared house in Dundonald need an HMO licence?
Yes, if 3 or more people forming more than two households live there as their main home and pay rent. Licensing for every council in Northern Ireland is run by the NI HMO Unit at Belfast City Council.
How much do communal kitchen refits cost in Dundonald?
Our guide ranges for Northern Ireland 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 Dundonald
- Holywood · 3 mi
- Castlereagh · 4 mi
- Newtownards · 4 mi
- Belfast · 5 mi
- Newtownabbey · 6 mi
- Bangor (County Down) · 7 mi
- All of Belfast
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- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Dundonald