An HMO kitchen refit designs and installs a shared kitchen with enough sinks, cookers, worktop, storage and fridge space for everyone in the house. Newry is 33 miles south-west of Belfast. We price communal kitchen refits there against Northern Ireland’s HMO rules and the NI HMO standards and licence conditions, so work is planned to the standard an inspection looks for.
- Area
- County Armagh, Northern Ireland
- Postcodes
- BT34 and BT35
- Location
- 33 miles south-west of Belfast
- Pricing region
- Northern Ireland
What do communal kitchen refits in Newry involve?
- Heat detector and fire blanket
- Extraction to outside
- Kitchen designed to your council’s amenity standards
- Lockable food storage for each sharer
- Extra sink, hob and oven where the numbers need it
Which rules apply in Newry?
Here is what usually applies to a Newry job of this kind. It is general information rather than legal advice, and the NI HMO standards and licence conditions have the final detail.
- Kitchens, bathrooms and WCs must meet the 2019 living accommodation standard regulations and licence conditions.
- The NIFRS HMO Fire Safety Guide (July 2026) usually expects Grade D1 interlinked detection in smaller shared houses and a Grade A system with more than 6 occupants or over 200 m².
- HMO licence conditions require a satisfactory EICR at least every 5 years.
- 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.
How much do communal kitchen refits cost in Newry?
| 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 Newry 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 Newry landlords need it?
Landlords in Newry most often ask us for this when:
- A licence condition about kitchen facilities
- Tired kitchens that are putting tenants off
Questions about communal kitchen refits in Newry
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 Newry?
Yes. We work across Newry and the BT34 and BT35 postcode areas, plus the rest of County Armagh. Nearby places we also cover include Banbridge, Portadown, Armagh.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Newry?
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 Newry?
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 Newry
- Banbridge · 12 mi
- Portadown · 17 mi
- Armagh · 18 mi
- Craigavon · 19 mi
- Lisburn · 27 mi
- Castlereagh · 33 mi
- All of County Armagh
Other HMO services in Newry
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Newry
- Student HMO refurbishment in Newry
- Full HMO refurbishment in Newry
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Newry
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Newry
- House to HMO conversion in Newry
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Newry
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Newry