An HMO kitchen refit designs and installs a shared kitchen with enough sinks, cookers, worktop, storage and fridge space for everyone in the house. Torquay is 18 miles south of Exeter. 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
- Devon, England
- Postcodes
- TQ1 and TQ2
- Location
- 18 miles south of Exeter
- Pricing region
- South West
What do communal kitchen refits in Torquay involve?
- Electrics, sockets and lighting
- Heat detector and fire blanket
- Kitchen designed to your council’s amenity standards
- Fridge and freezer space
- Extra sink, hob and oven where the numbers need it
Which rules apply in Torquay?
The rules below are the England-wide position for this kind of work. Councils add their own standards and schemes on top, so we always check the address in Torquay before we price.
- National rules ask for an adequate number of bathrooms, WCs and basins and suitably located kitchens; numeric ratios are set by each council.
- 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.
- 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 Torquay?
| 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 |
These are typical ranges including VAT, adjusted for South West, where costs run above the UK average. The fixed price for a house in Torquay follows a site visit.
How long does it take?
Most jobs of this kind take 1–2 weeks. If a council deadline applies in Torquay, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Torquay landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Torquay:
- Tired kitchens that are putting tenants off
- A licence condition about kitchen facilities
Questions about communal kitchen refits in Torquay
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.
Do you cover all of Torquay?
Yes. We work across Torquay and the TQ1 and TQ2 postcode areas, plus the rest of Devon. Nearby places we also cover include Paignton, Newton Abbot, Exmouth.
Does a shared house in Torquay 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 Torquay?
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 Torquay
- Paignton · 3 mi
- Newton Abbot · 6 mi
- Exmouth · 12 mi
- Heavitree · 18 mi
- Exeter · 18 mi
- Plymstock · 26 mi
- All of Devon
Other HMO services in Torquay
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Torquay
- Student HMO refurbishment in Torquay
- Full HMO refurbishment in Torquay
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Torquay
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Torquay
- House to HMO conversion in Torquay
- EPC and energy upgrades in Torquay
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Torquay