- Nation
- England
- Pricing region
- North West
- Postcode areas
- CW, WA, CH, SK
- Main towns
- Warrington, Chester, Crewe, Ellesmere Port Town, Widnes
What do communal kitchen refits in Cheshire involve?
- Extra sink, hob and oven where the numbers need it
- Heat detector and fire blanket
- Fridge and freezer space
- Extraction to outside
- Kitchen designed to your council’s amenity standards
- Durable worktops and flooring
Which rules apply in Cheshire?
- National rules ask for an adequate number of bathrooms, WCs and basins and suitably located kitchens; numeric ratios are set by each council.
- 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.
- Council standards often step up at 5 and 6 sharers, for example a separate WC at 5 and a second bathroom from 6.
- Smoke alarms on every storey with living accommodation and CO alarms by fixed combustion appliances (other than gas cookers) are required by law.
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 Cheshire?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communal HMO kitchen with extra cooking and sink capacity (our estimate from domestic ranges) | £8,000 – £18,000 | £7,700 – £17,300 | kitchen |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £770 – £1,900 | 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 Cheshire
- Warrington
- Chester
- Crewe
- Ellesmere Port Town
- Widnes
- Runcorn
- Macclesfield
- Northwich
- Great Sankey
- Winsford
- Congleton
- Wilmslow
Questions about communal kitchen refits in Cheshire
Do HMO kitchens need a heat detector?
Kitchens normally have a heat detector rather than a smoke detector, linked to the house alarm. The exact system follows the fire risk assessment.
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 carry out communal kitchen refits across Cheshire?
Yes, across the whole of Cheshire, including Warrington, Chester, Crewe.
Who licenses HMOs in Cheshire?
HMOs in Cheshire are licensed by the local council for the address. Where an area has several councils, each runs its own licensing and planning policies.
Other HMO services in Cheshire
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Cheshire
- Student HMO refurbishment in Cheshire
- Full HMO refurbishment in Cheshire
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Cheshire
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Cheshire
- House to HMO conversion in Cheshire
- Fire doors in Cheshire
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Cheshire