An HMO kitchen refit designs and installs a shared kitchen with enough sinks, cookers, worktop, storage and fridge space for everyone in the house. Swadlincote is 20 miles north-west of Leicester. We price communal kitchen refits there against England’s HMO rules and the council’s written HMO standards, so work is planned to the standard an inspection looks for.
- Area
- Derbyshire, England
- Postcodes
- DE11
- Location
- 20 miles north-west of Leicester
- Pricing region
- East Midlands
What do communal kitchen refits in Swadlincote involve?
- Electrics, sockets and lighting
- Heat detector and fire blanket
- Extraction to outside
- Extra sink, hob and oven where the numbers need it
- Kitchen designed to your council’s amenity standards
Which rules apply in Swadlincote?
Here is what usually applies to a Swadlincote job of this kind. It is general information rather than legal advice, and the council’s written HMO standards have the final detail.
- 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.
How much do communal kitchen refits cost in Swadlincote?
| 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 |
Use these as a starting point for budgeting. Access, condition and the council’s requirements in Swadlincote can move the figure either way, which is why we quote after seeing the house.
How long does it take?
Most jobs of this kind take 1–2 weeks. If a council deadline applies in Swadlincote, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Swadlincote landlords need it?
Landlords in Swadlincote most often ask us for this when:
- A licence condition about kitchen facilities
- Tired kitchens that are putting tenants off
Questions about communal kitchen refits in Swadlincote
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 Swadlincote?
We cover the whole of Derbyshire and work UK-wide. For Swadlincote the nearest towns on our list are Burton upon Trent (4 miles), Coalville (9 miles), Derby (11 miles).
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Swadlincote?
With the local council for the address. 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 Swadlincote?
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 Swadlincote
- Burton upon Trent · 4 mi
- Coalville · 9 mi
- Derby · 11 mi
- Tamworth · 11 mi
- Lichfield · 13 mi
- Long Eaton · 15 mi
- All of Derbyshire
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