An HMO kitchen refit designs and installs a shared kitchen with enough sinks, cookers, worktop, storage and fridge space for everyone in the house. Bangor (County Down) is 11 miles north-east 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 Down, Northern Ireland
- Postcodes
- BT19 and BT20
- Location
- 11 miles north-east of Belfast
- Pricing region
- Northern Ireland
What do communal kitchen refits in Bangor (County Down) involve?
- Extra sink, hob and oven where the numbers need it
- Durable worktops and flooring
- Electrics, sockets and lighting
- Extraction to outside
- Kitchen designed to your council’s amenity standards
Which rules apply in Bangor (County Down)?
Here is what usually applies to a Bangor (County Down) 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 Bangor (County Down)?
| 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 Bangor (County Down) 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 Bangor (County Down), tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Bangor (County Down) 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 Bangor (County Down)
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 Bangor (County Down)?
Yes. We work across Bangor (County Down) and the BT19 and BT20 postcode areas, plus the rest of County Down. Nearby places we also cover include Newtownards, Holywood, Carrickfergus.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Bangor (County Down)?
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 Bangor (County Down)?
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 Bangor (County Down)
- Newtownards · 5 mi
- Holywood · 6 mi
- Carrickfergus · 7 mi
- Dundonald · 7 mi
- Newtownabbey · 10 mi
- Castlereagh · 11 mi
- All of County Down
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