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 Lisburn, a town of around 80,000 people in County Antrim, the work is planned around the HMO rules for Northern Ireland and the NI HMO standards and licence conditions.
- Area
- County Antrim, Northern Ireland
- Postcodes
- BT27 and BT28
- Location
- 7 miles south-west of Belfast
- Pricing region
- Northern Ireland
What do communal kitchen refits in Lisburn involve?
- Lockable food storage for each sharer
- Heat detector and fire blanket
- Fridge and freezer space
- Kitchen designed to your council’s amenity standards
- Extra sink, hob and oven where the numbers need it
Which rules apply in Lisburn?
The rules below are the Northern Ireland-wide position for this kind of work. The NI HMO Unit’s standards and licence conditions apply on top, so we always check the address in Lisburn before we price.
- 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 Lisburn?
| 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 |
Use these as a starting point for budgeting. Access, condition and the council’s requirements in Lisburn can move the figure either way, which is why we quote after seeing the house.
How long does it take?
Most jobs of this kind take 1–2 weeks. If a council deadline applies in Lisburn, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Lisburn 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 Lisburn
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.
Do you cover all of Lisburn?
Yes. We work across Lisburn and the BT27 and BT28 postcode areas, plus the rest of County Antrim. Nearby places we also cover include Belfast, Castlereagh, Dundonald.
Does a shared house in Lisburn need an HMO licence?
Yes, if 3 or more people forming more than two households live there as their main home and pay rent. Licensing for every council in Northern Ireland is run by the NI HMO Unit at Belfast City Council.
How much do communal kitchen refits cost in Lisburn?
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 Lisburn
- Belfast · 7 mi
- Castlereagh · 7 mi
- Dundonald · 11 mi
- Newtownabbey · 11 mi
- Holywood · 12 mi
- Newtownards · 15 mi
- All of County Antrim
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