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 Ballymena we start with a measured survey, check the NI HMO standards and licence conditions for the number of sharers, and then price each item separately.
- Area
- County Antrim, Northern Ireland
- Postcodes
- BT42, BT43 and BT44
- Location
- 23 miles north-west of Belfast
- Pricing region
- Northern Ireland
What do communal kitchen refits in Ballymena involve?
- Durable worktops and flooring
- Lockable food storage for each sharer
- Kitchen designed to your council’s amenity standards
- Fridge and freezer space
- Extraction to outside
Which rules apply in Ballymena?
Communal kitchen refits in Ballymena must satisfy national law for Northern Ireland, the NI HMO standards and licence conditions and, where walls, drainage or fire separation change, the building rules. In short:
- Kitchens, bathrooms and WCs must meet the 2019 living accommodation standard regulations and licence conditions.
- Doors on protected routes are typically FD30 or FD30S, self-closing on three hinges; emergency lighting is required in HMOs of 4 or more storeys.
- HMO licence conditions require a satisfactory EICR at least every 5 years.
How much do communal kitchen refits cost in Ballymena?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communal HMO kitchen with extra cooking and sink capacity (our estimate from domestic ranges) | £8,000 – £18,000 | £7,200 – £16,200 | kitchen |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £720 – £1,800 | house |
Prices in Ballymena are shown with our regional adjustment for Northern Ireland (below the UK average). Your quote is itemised and fixed in writing once the scope and specification are agreed.
How long does it take?
Typical time on site: 1–2 weeks. We agree the programme with you before starting and send photo updates as the work progresses.
When do Ballymena 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 Ballymena
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 cover all of Ballymena?
Yes. We work across Ballymena and the BT42, BT43 and BT44 postcode areas, plus the rest of County Antrim. Nearby places we also cover include Antrim, Larne, Newtownabbey.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Ballymena?
With the local council for the address. In Northern Ireland, licensing is run centrally by the NI HMO Unit, and all new HMOs need planning permission and building control approval from the local council.
How much do communal kitchen refits cost in Ballymena?
Our guide ranges for Northern Ireland 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 Ballymena
- Antrim · 10 mi
- Larne · 18 mi
- Newtownabbey · 20 mi
- Carrickfergus · 21 mi
- Belfast · 23 mi
- Holywood · 24 mi
- All of County Antrim
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- House to HMO conversion in Ballymena
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Ballymena
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Ballymena