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 Poole (BH14 and BH15) 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. With students as well as working sharers renting in Poole, we plan bigger jobs for the gap between academic-year tenancies where we can.
- Area
- Dorset, England
- Postcodes
- BH14 and BH15
- Location
- 29 miles south-west of Southampton
- Pricing region
- South West
What do communal kitchen refits in Poole involve?
- Durable worktops and flooring
- Fridge and freezer space
- Extraction to outside
- Electrics, sockets and lighting
- Extra sink, hob and oven where the numbers need it
Which rules apply in Poole?
Here is what usually applies to a Poole job of this kind. It is general information rather than legal advice, and the council’s written HMO standards have the final detail.
- 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.
- BS 7671, the wiring standard, calls for arc fault detection devices in HMOs on new socket circuits, such as rewires and consumer unit changes.
- 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 Poole?
| 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 Poole can move the figure either way, which is why we quote after seeing the house.
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.
For student houses in Poole, booking by spring is the safest way to make the summer gap.
When do Poole landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Poole:
- More sharers than the current kitchen can serve
- A licence condition about kitchen facilities
Questions about communal kitchen refits in Poole
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 Poole?
Yes. We work across Poole and the BH14 and BH15 postcode areas, plus the rest of Dorset. Nearby places we also cover include Bournemouth, Christchurch, New Milton.
Does a shared house in Poole 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 Poole?
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.
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