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 Seaham, a town of about 22,000 people in County Durham, the work is planned around the HMO rules for England and the council’s written HMO standards.
- Area
- County Durham, England
- Postcodes
- SR7
- Location
- 14 miles south-east of Newcastle upon Tyne
- Council
- Durham County Council
- Pricing region
- North East
What do communal kitchen refits in Seaham involve?
- Electrics, sockets and lighting
- Fridge and freezer space
- Heat detector and fire blanket
- Durable worktops and flooring
- Extra sink, hob and oven where the numbers need it
Which rules apply in Seaham?
The rules below are the England-wide position for this kind of work. Councils add their own standards and schemes on top, so we always check the address in Seaham before we price.
- National rules ask for an adequate number of bathrooms, WCs and basins and suitably located kitchens; numeric ratios are set by each council.
- Smoke alarms on every storey with living accommodation and CO alarms by fixed combustion appliances (other than gas cookers) are required by law.
- Electrical installations must be inspected and tested at least every 5 years; remedial work is due within 28 days, or sooner if the report says so.
- Council standards often step up at 5 and 6 sharers, for example a separate WC at 5 and a second bathroom from 6.
Durham County Council: local HMO schemes
| Article 4 (HMO) | In force in part of the council area Directions cover Durham City and other named areas (2016-2022); extension to rest of county proposed. |
|---|---|
| Additional licensing | No scheme found |
| Selective licensing | In force in part of the council area Selective licensing in 103 designated areas 1 Apr 2022-31 Mar 2027; consultation on a replacement (87 postcodes, c.38% of PRS) closed 12 Aug 2026. |
Schemes change. Check the council’s current pages for the exact address in Seaham before you buy or start work. Source: Durham County Council HMO licensing page, checked 2026-10-31.
How much do communal kitchen refits cost in Seaham?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communal HMO kitchen with extra cooking and sink capacity (our estimate from domestic ranges) | £8,000 – £18,000 | £7,350 – £16,550 | kitchen |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £740 – £1,850 | house |
Prices in Seaham are shown with our regional adjustment for North East (below 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 Seaham, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Seaham 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 Seaham
How long does a kitchen refit take?
Usually one to two weeks, longer if walls move or the kitchen relocates.
How far do you travel from Seaham?
We cover the whole of County Durham and work UK-wide. For Seaham the nearest towns on our list are Houghton-Le-Spring (5 miles), Sunderland (5 miles), Peterlee (5 miles).
Which council covers HMOs in Seaham?
Seaham is covered by Durham County Council. We read the council’s written HMO standards before pricing, and you should check the licence position for the exact address.
How much do communal kitchen refits cost in Seaham?
Our guide ranges for North East 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 Seaham
- Houghton-Le-Spring · 5 mi
- Sunderland · 5 mi
- Peterlee · 5 mi
- Washington · 8 mi
- Chester-le-Street · 9 mi
- Durham · 10 mi
- All of County Durham
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- Fire alarm and detection systems in Seaham
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Seaham
- House to HMO conversion in Seaham
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Seaham
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Seaham