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 March we start with a measured survey, check the council’s written HMO standards for the number of sharers, and then price each item separately.
- Area
- Cambridgeshire, England
- Postcodes
- PE15
- Location
- 14 miles east of Peterborough
- Pricing region
- East of England
What do communal kitchen refits in March involve?
- Electrics, sockets and lighting
- Extra sink, hob and oven where the numbers need it
- Heat detector and fire blanket
- Kitchen designed to your council’s amenity standards
- Lockable food storage for each sharer
Which rules apply in March?
Communal kitchen refits in March 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:
- National rules ask for an adequate number of bathrooms, WCs and basins and suitably located kitchens; numeric ratios are set by each council.
- Smoke alarms on every storey with living accommodation and CO alarms by fixed combustion appliances (other than gas cookers) are required by law.
- 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.
- Council standards often step up at 5 and 6 sharers, for example a separate WC at 5 and a second bathroom from 6.
How much do communal kitchen refits cost in March?
| 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 |
These are typical ranges including VAT, adjusted for East of England, where costs run above the UK average. The fixed price for a house in March follows a site visit.
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 March landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- A licence condition about kitchen facilities
- More sharers than the current kitchen can serve
Questions about communal kitchen refits in March
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.
Which postcodes in March do you work in?
All of them, including PE15, and the surrounding parts of Cambridgeshire.
Does a shared house in March 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 March?
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 March
- Wisbech · 8 mi
- Ely · 13 mi
- Peterborough · 14 mi
- King's Lynn · 19 mi
- Spalding · 19 mi
- Huntingdon · 19 mi
- All of Cambridgeshire
Other HMO services in March
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in March
- Student HMO refurbishment in March
- Full HMO refurbishment in March
- Fire alarm and detection systems in March
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in March
- House to HMO conversion in March
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in March
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in March