An HMO kitchen refit designs and installs a shared kitchen with enough sinks, cookers, worktop, storage and fridge space for everyone in the house. Redruth is 49 miles west of Plymouth. We price communal kitchen refits there against England’s HMO rules and the council’s written HMO standards, so work is planned to the standard an inspection looks for.
- Area
- Cornwall, England
- Postcodes
- TR15 and TR16
- Location
- 49 miles west of Plymouth
- Pricing region
- South West
What do communal kitchen refits in Redruth involve?
- Extra sink, hob and oven where the numbers need it
- Durable worktops and flooring
- Electrics, sockets and lighting
- Fridge and freezer space
- Kitchen designed to your council’s amenity standards
Which rules apply in Redruth?
Here is what usually applies to a Redruth job of this kind. It is general information rather than legal advice, and the council’s written HMO standards have the final detail.
- 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.
- BS 7671, the wiring standard, calls for arc fault detection devices in HMOs on new socket circuits, such as rewires and consumer unit changes.
- 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 Redruth?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communal HMO kitchen with extra cooking and sink capacity (our estimate from domestic ranges) | £8,000 – £18,000 | £8,300 – £18,700 | kitchen |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £830 – £2,100 | house |
Prices in Redruth are shown with our regional adjustment for South West (above the UK average). Your quote is itemised and fixed in writing once the scope and specification are agreed.
How long does it take?
Most jobs of this kind take 1–2 weeks. If a council deadline applies in Redruth, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Redruth landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- A licence condition about kitchen facilities
- Tired kitchens that are putting tenants off
Questions about communal kitchen refits in Redruth
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 far do you travel from Redruth?
We cover the whole of Cornwall and work UK-wide. For Redruth the nearest towns on our list are Camborne (4 miles), Truro (8 miles), Falmouth (9 miles).
Does a shared house in Redruth 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 Redruth?
Our guide ranges for South 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 Redruth
- Camborne · 4 mi
- Truro · 8 mi
- Falmouth · 9 mi
- Newquay · 14 mi
- St Austell · 21 mi
- Plymouth · 49 mi
- All of Cornwall
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