In short: An HMO kitchen refit designs and installs a shared kitchen with enough sinks, cookers, worktop, storage and fridge space for everyone in the house. Across Derbyshire, the work is planned around England’s HMO rules and the standards the local council publishes.
- Nation
- England
- Pricing region
- East Midlands
- Postcode areas
- DE, S, SK, NG
- Main towns
- Derby, Chesterfield, High Peak, Long Eaton, Ilkeston
What do communal kitchen refits in Derbyshire involve?
- Electrics, sockets and lighting
- Fridge and freezer space
- Durable worktops and flooring
- Kitchen designed to your council’s amenity standards
- Extra sink, hob and oven where the numbers need it
- Lockable food storage for each sharer
Which rules apply in Derbyshire?
- 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.
- The Fire Safety Order 2005 applies to the common parts of HMOs, enforced by the fire and rescue authority.
Councils in England can add additional licensing and Article 4 directions on top of the national rules. Check the council’s website for the exact address before you buy or start work.
How much do communal kitchen refits cost in Derbyshire?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communal HMO kitchen with extra cooking and sink capacity (our estimate from domestic ranges) | £8,000 – £18,000 | £7,750 – £17,450 | kitchen |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £780 – £1,950 | house |
Typical time on site: 1–2 weeks. For a figure for your house, try the guide-price tool.
Communal kitchen refits by town in Derbyshire
- Derby
- Chesterfield
- High Peak
- Long Eaton
- Ilkeston
- Swadlincote
- Staveley
- Belper
- Heanor
- Alfreton
- Dronfield
- Ripley
- Buxton
Questions about communal kitchen refits in Derbyshire
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.
How long does a kitchen refit take?
Usually one to two weeks, longer if walls move or the kitchen relocates.
Do you carry out communal kitchen refits across Derbyshire?
Yes, across the whole of Derbyshire, including Derby, Chesterfield, High Peak.
Who licenses HMOs in Derbyshire?
HMOs in Derbyshire are licensed by the local council for the address. Where an area has several councils, each runs its own licensing and planning policies.
Other HMO services in Derbyshire
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Derbyshire
- Student HMO refurbishment in Derbyshire
- Full HMO refurbishment in Derbyshire
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Derbyshire
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Derbyshire
- House to HMO conversion in Derbyshire
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Derbyshire
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Derbyshire