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 Tiverton, a town of about 22,000 people in Devon, the work is planned around the HMO rules for England and the council’s written HMO standards.
- Area
- Devon, England
- Postcodes
- EX16
- Location
- 12 miles north of Exeter
- Pricing region
- South West
What do communal kitchen refits in Tiverton involve?
- Electrics, sockets and lighting
- Heat detector and fire blanket
- Fridge and freezer space
- Kitchen designed to your council’s amenity standards
- Extra sink, hob and oven where the numbers need it
Which rules apply in Tiverton?
Communal kitchen refits in Tiverton 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:
- 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 Tiverton?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communal HMO kitchen with extra cooking and sink capacity (our estimate from domestic ranges) | £8,000 – £18,000 | £8,300 – £18,700 | kitchen |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £830 – £2,100 | house |
Use these as a starting point for budgeting. Access, condition and the council’s requirements in Tiverton 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 Tiverton, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Tiverton landlords need it?
Landlords in Tiverton most often ask us for this when:
- More sharers than the current kitchen can serve
- A licence condition about kitchen facilities
Questions about communal kitchen refits in Tiverton
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.
Do you cover all of Tiverton?
Yes. We work across Tiverton and the EX16 postcode areas, plus the rest of Devon. Nearby places we also cover include Exeter, Heavitree, Taunton.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Tiverton?
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 Tiverton?
Our guide ranges for South 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 Tiverton
- Exeter · 12 mi
- Heavitree · 13 mi
- Taunton · 19 mi
- Exmouth · 20 mi
- Newton Abbot · 26 mi
- Bridgwater · 26 mi
- All of Devon
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