In short: An HMO kitchen refit designs and installs a shared kitchen with enough sinks, cookers, worktop, storage and fridge space for everyone in the house. In Clackmannanshire we survey first, price each item separately and hand over the certificates and photos a council asks for.
- Nation
- Scotland
- Pricing region
- Scotland
- Postcode areas
- FK
- Main towns
- Alloa
What do communal kitchen refits in Clackmannanshire involve?
- Lockable food storage for each sharer
- Heat detector and fire blanket
- Extraction to outside
- Electrics, sockets and lighting
- Extra sink, hob and oven where the numbers need it
- Fridge and freezer space
Which rules apply in Clackmannanshire?
- Kitchen, WC and bathroom ratios come from council standards; one WC and one bath or shower per 5 people is a common figure.
- Councils set HMO fire standards through licence conditions, often including emergency lighting in larger HMOs.
- An EICR before the first let and at least every 5 years, with C1 and C2 items fixed, PAT testing of supplied appliances and RCD protection.
Scottish councils set their own HMO licence standards and planning policies. Every HMO needs a licence, so check the council’s standards before you design the layout.
How much do communal kitchen refits cost in Clackmannanshire?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communal HMO kitchen with extra cooking and sink capacity (our estimate from domestic ranges) | £8,000 – £18,000 | £7,600 – £17,100 | kitchen |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £760 – £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 Clackmannanshire
Questions about communal kitchen refits in Clackmannanshire
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.
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 carry out communal kitchen refits across Clackmannanshire?
Yes, across the whole of Clackmannanshire, including Alloa.
Who licenses HMOs in Clackmannanshire?
Clackmannanshire council licenses HMOs in its area. Every HMO in Scotland needs a licence.
Other HMO services in Clackmannanshire
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Clackmannanshire
- Student HMO refurbishment in Clackmannanshire
- Full HMO refurbishment in Clackmannanshire
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Clackmannanshire
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Clackmannanshire
- House to HMO conversion in Clackmannanshire
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Clackmannanshire
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Clackmannanshire