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 Dronfield (S18) 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
- Derbyshire, England
- Postcodes
- S18
- Location
- 6 miles south of Sheffield
- Pricing region
- East Midlands
What do communal kitchen refits in Dronfield involve?
- Electrics, sockets and lighting
- Heat detector and fire blanket
- Extra sink, hob and oven where the numbers need it
- Lockable food storage for each sharer
- Kitchen designed to your council’s amenity standards
Which rules apply in Dronfield?
Communal kitchen refits in Dronfield 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:
- 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 Dronfield?
| 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 |
Prices in Dronfield are shown with our regional adjustment for East Midlands (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 Dronfield, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Dronfield landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Dronfield:
- Tired kitchens that are putting tenants off
- More sharers than the current kitchen can serve
Questions about communal kitchen refits in Dronfield
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 Dronfield?
We cover the whole of Derbyshire and work UK-wide. For Dronfield the nearest towns on our list are Chesterfield (4 miles), Sheffield (6 miles), Staveley (6 miles).
Does a shared house in Dronfield 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 Dronfield?
Our guide ranges for East Midlands 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 Dronfield
- Chesterfield · 4 mi
- Sheffield · 6 mi
- Staveley · 6 mi
- Burngreave · 6 mi
- Rotherham · 10 mi
- Chapeltown · 11 mi
- All of Derbyshire
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