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 Slough (SL1) 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
- Berkshire, England
- Postcodes
- SL1
- Location
- 17 miles east of Reading
- Pricing region
- South East
What do communal kitchen refits in Slough involve?
- Lockable food storage for each sharer
- Fridge and freezer space
- Kitchen designed to your council’s amenity standards
- Extraction to outside
- Electrics, sockets and lighting
Which rules apply in Slough?
Here is what usually applies to a Slough job of this kind. It is general information rather than legal advice, and the council’s written HMO standards have the final detail.
- 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.
How much do communal kitchen refits cost in Slough?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communal HMO kitchen with extra cooking and sink capacity (our estimate from domestic ranges) | £8,000 – £18,000 | £8,950 – £20,150 | kitchen |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £900 – £2,250 | house |
These are typical ranges including VAT, adjusted for South East, where costs run above the UK average. The fixed price for a house in Slough follows a site visit.
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 Slough landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Slough:
- More sharers than the current kitchen can serve
- Tired kitchens that are putting tenants off
Questions about communal kitchen refits in Slough
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 Slough?
We cover the whole of Berkshire and work UK-wide. For Slough the nearest towns on our list are Windsor (2 miles), Maidenhead (5 miles), Gerrards Cross (6 miles).
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Slough?
With the local council for the address. 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 Slough?
Our guide ranges for South East 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 Slough
- Windsor · 2 mi
- Maidenhead · 5 mi
- Gerrards Cross · 6 mi
- Uxbridge · 6 mi
- Egham · 6 mi
- Staines · 7 mi
- All of Berkshire
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