An HMO kitchen refit designs and installs a shared kitchen with enough sinks, cookers, worktop, storage and fridge space for everyone in the house. Landlords in Strabane (BT82) usually come to us with a council letter, a fire risk assessment or a house they have just bought. We price from whichever you have.
- Area
- County Tyrone, Northern Ireland
- Postcodes
- BT82
- Location
- 14 miles south-west of Derry
- Pricing region
- Northern Ireland
What do communal kitchen refits in Strabane involve?
- Lockable food storage for each sharer
- Heat detector and fire blanket
- Extra sink, hob and oven where the numbers need it
- Kitchen designed to your council’s amenity standards
- Durable worktops and flooring
Which rules apply in Strabane?
Here is what usually applies to a Strabane 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 Strabane?
| 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 |
These are typical ranges including VAT, adjusted for Northern Ireland, where costs run below the UK average. The fixed price for a house in Strabane follows a site visit.
How long does it take?
Typical time on site: 1–2 weeks. We agree the programme with you before starting and send photo updates as the work progresses.
When do Strabane landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Strabane:
- A licence condition about kitchen facilities
- Tired kitchens that are putting tenants off
Questions about communal kitchen refits in Strabane
Can kitchens be split between floors?
Yes, and in larger houses it often helps. A second kitchen can reduce pressure on one room and helps meet the ratios.
Do you cover all of Strabane?
Yes. We work across Strabane and the BT82 postcode areas, plus the rest of County Tyrone. Nearby places we also cover include Londonderry County Borough, Derry, Omagh.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Strabane?
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 Strabane?
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 Strabane
- Londonderry County Borough · 14 mi
- Derry · 14 mi
- Omagh · 17 mi
- Enniskillen · 34 mi
- Coleraine · 38 mi
- Armagh · 46 mi
- All of County Tyrone
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