An HMO kitchen refit designs and installs a shared kitchen with enough sinks, cookers, worktop, storage and fridge space for everyone in the house. For a house in High Wycombe we start with a measured survey, check the council’s written HMO standards for the number of sharers, and then price each item separately. High Wycombe has a university population, so many shared houses are let to students on yearly tenancies, and summer is the main window for works.
- Area
- Buckinghamshire, England
- Postcodes
- HP11, HP12 and HP13
- Location
- 15 miles north-east of Reading
- Pricing region
- South East
What do communal kitchen refits in High Wycombe involve?
- Extra sink, hob and oven where the numbers need it
- Lockable food storage for each sharer
- Electrics, sockets and lighting
- Extraction to outside
- Heat detector and fire blanket
Which rules apply in High Wycombe?
The rules below are the England-wide position for this kind of work. Councils add their own standards and schemes on top, so we always check the address in High Wycombe before we price.
- 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 High Wycombe?
| 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 High Wycombe follows a site visit.
How long does it take?
Most jobs of this kind take 1–2 weeks. If a council deadline applies in High Wycombe, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
For student houses in High Wycombe, booking by spring is the safest way to make the summer gap.
When do High Wycombe landlords need it?
Landlords in High Wycombe most often ask us for this when:
- More sharers than the current kitchen can serve
- Tired kitchens that are putting tenants off
Questions about communal kitchen refits in High Wycombe
How long does a kitchen refit take?
Usually one to two weeks, longer if walls move or the kitchen relocates.
Do you cover all of High Wycombe?
Yes. We work across High Wycombe and the HP11, HP12 and HP13 postcode areas, plus the rest of Buckinghamshire. Nearby places we also cover include Amersham, Maidenhead, Chesham.
Does a shared house in High Wycombe 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 High Wycombe?
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 High Wycombe
- Amersham · 6 mi
- Maidenhead · 7 mi
- Chesham · 8 mi
- Chalfont Saint Peter · 8 mi
- Gerrards Cross · 9 mi
- Slough · 11 mi
- All of Buckinghamshire
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