An HMO kitchen refit designs and installs a shared kitchen with enough sinks, cookers, worktop, storage and fridge space for everyone in the house. For a house in Long Eaton we start with a measured survey, check the council’s written HMO standards for the number of sharers, and then price each item separately.
- Area
- Derbyshire, England
- Postcodes
- NG9 and NG10
- Location
- 6 miles south-west of Nottingham
- Pricing region
- East Midlands
What do communal kitchen refits in Long Eaton involve?
- Kitchen designed to your council’s amenity standards
- Lockable food storage for each sharer
- Durable worktops and flooring
- Extra sink, hob and oven where the numbers need it
- Heat detector and fire blanket
Which rules apply in Long Eaton?
Communal kitchen refits in Long Eaton 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.
- The Fire Safety Order 2005 applies to the common parts of HMOs, enforced by the fire and rescue authority.
- 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.
- Smoke alarms on every storey with living accommodation and CO alarms by fixed combustion appliances (other than gas cookers) are required by law.
How much do communal kitchen refits cost in Long Eaton?
| 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 Long Eaton 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?
Allow 1–2 weeks on site for a typical job. Drawings, approvals and long-lead items such as kitchens or fire door sets are booked before we start.
When do Long Eaton landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- More sharers than the current kitchen can serve
- A licence condition about kitchen facilities
Questions about communal kitchen refits in Long Eaton
Do HMO kitchens need a heat detector?
Kitchens normally have a heat detector rather than a smoke detector, linked to the house alarm. The exact system follows the fire risk assessment.
How far do you travel from Long Eaton?
We cover the whole of Derbyshire and work UK-wide. For Long Eaton the nearest towns on our list are Ilkeston (5 miles), Nottingham (6 miles), West Bridgford (6 miles).
Does a shared house in Long Eaton 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 Long Eaton?
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 Long Eaton
- Ilkeston · 5 mi
- Nottingham · 6 mi
- West Bridgford · 6 mi
- Heanor · 9 mi
- Derby · 9 mi
- Arnold · 9 mi
- All of Derbyshire
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