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 Great Sankey 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
- Cheshire, England
- Postcodes
- WA5, WA8 and WA55
- Location
- 14 miles east of Liverpool
- Pricing region
- North West
What do communal kitchen refits in Great Sankey involve?
- Lockable food storage for each sharer
- Extra sink, hob and oven where the numbers need it
- Electrics, sockets and lighting
- Kitchen designed to your council’s amenity standards
- Extraction to outside
Which rules apply in Great Sankey?
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 Great Sankey before we price.
- 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.
How much do communal kitchen refits cost in Great Sankey?
| 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 |
Use these as a starting point for budgeting. Access, condition and the council’s requirements in Great Sankey can move the figure either way, which is why we quote after seeing the house.
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 Great Sankey landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- More sharers than the current kitchen can serve
- A licence condition about kitchen facilities
Questions about communal kitchen refits in Great Sankey
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.
Do you cover all of Great Sankey?
Yes. We work across Great Sankey and the WA5, WA8 and WA55 postcode areas, plus the rest of Cheshire. Nearby places we also cover include Warrington, Newton-le-Willows, Widnes.
Does a shared house in Great Sankey 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 Great Sankey?
Our guide ranges for North West 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 Great Sankey
- Warrington · 2 mi
- Newton-le-Willows · 4 mi
- Widnes · 4 mi
- Runcorn · 5 mi
- St Helens · 6 mi
- Golborne · 6 mi
- All of Cheshire
Other HMO services in Great Sankey
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Great Sankey
- Student HMO refurbishment in Great Sankey
- Full HMO refurbishment in Great Sankey
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Great Sankey
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Great Sankey
- House to HMO conversion in Great Sankey
- Extensions for extra rooms in Great Sankey
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Great Sankey