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 Stanley, a town of about 31,000 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
- DH9
- Location
- 8 miles south-west of Newcastle upon Tyne
- Council
- Durham County Council
- Pricing region
- North East
What do communal kitchen refits in Stanley involve?
- Extraction to outside
- Durable worktops and flooring
- Lockable food storage for each sharer
- Electrics, sockets and lighting
- Fridge and freezer space
Which rules apply in Stanley?
Communal kitchen refits in Stanley must satisfy national law for England, the council’s written HMO standards and, where walls, drainage or fire separation change, the building rules. In short:
- 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.
- BS 7671, the wiring standard, calls for arc fault detection devices in HMOs on new socket circuits, such as rewires and consumer unit changes.
- 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 Stanley 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 Stanley?
| 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 Stanley 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 Stanley, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Stanley landlords need it?
Landlords in Stanley most often ask us for this when:
- Tired kitchens that are putting tenants off
- A licence condition about kitchen facilities
Questions about communal kitchen refits in Stanley
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 Stanley?
We cover the whole of County Durham and work UK-wide. For Stanley the nearest towns on our list are Chester-le-Street (5 miles), Consett (5 miles), Gateshead (8 miles).
Which council covers HMOs in Stanley?
Stanley 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 Stanley?
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 Stanley
- Chester-le-Street · 5 mi
- Consett · 5 mi
- Gateshead · 8 mi
- Washington · 8 mi
- Felling · 8 mi
- Durham · 8 mi
- All of County Durham
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- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Stanley
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