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 Whitehaven, a town of about 23,000 people in Cumbria, the work is planned around the HMO rules for England and the council’s written HMO standards.
- Area
- Cumbria, England
- Postcodes
- CA28
- Location
- 35 miles south-west of Carlisle
- Pricing region
- North West
What do communal kitchen refits in Whitehaven involve?
- Heat detector and fire blanket
- Kitchen designed to your council’s amenity standards
- Lockable food storage for each sharer
- Fridge and freezer space
- Extra sink, hob and oven where the numbers need it
Which rules apply in Whitehaven?
Here is what usually applies to a Whitehaven job of this kind. It is general information rather than legal advice, and the council’s written HMO standards have the final detail.
- Council standards often step up at 5 and 6 sharers, for example a separate WC at 5 and a second bathroom from 6.
- 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.
- The Fire Safety Order 2005 applies to the common parts of HMOs, enforced by the fire and rescue authority.
How much do communal kitchen refits cost in Whitehaven?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communal HMO kitchen with extra cooking and sink capacity (our estimate from domestic ranges) | £8,000 – £18,000 | £7,700 – £17,300 | kitchen |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £770 – £1,900 | house |
These are typical ranges including VAT, adjusted for North West, where costs run below the UK average. The fixed price for a house in Whitehaven 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 Whitehaven landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- A licence condition about kitchen facilities
- More sharers than the current kitchen can serve
Questions about communal kitchen refits in Whitehaven
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 Whitehaven?
We cover the whole of Cumbria and work UK-wide. For Whitehaven the nearest towns on our list are Workington (7 miles), Barrow in Furness (34 miles), Carlisle (35 miles).
Does a shared house in Whitehaven need an HMO licence?
In England, a mandatory licence is needed for 5 or more people from 2 or more households. Smaller HMOs can need a licence where the council runs additional licensing, which is common in towns with many shared houses. Check the council’s website for the address.
How much do communal kitchen refits cost in Whitehaven?
Our guide ranges for North West 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 Whitehaven
- Workington · 7 mi
- Barrow in Furness · 34 mi
- Carlisle · 35 mi
- Dumfries · 36 mi
- Kendal · 37 mi
- Morecambe · 44 mi
- All of Cumbria
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- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Whitehaven