In short: 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 Dumfries and Galloway we survey first, price each item separately and hand over the certificates and photos a council asks for.
- Nation
- Scotland
- Pricing region
- Scotland
- Postcode areas
- DG, KA, ML
- Main towns
- Dumfries
What do communal kitchen refits in Dumfries and Galloway involve?
- Lockable food storage for each sharer
- Heat detector and fire blanket
- Durable worktops and flooring
- Extra sink, hob and oven where the numbers need it
- Kitchen designed to your council’s amenity standards
- Extraction to outside
Which rules apply in Dumfries and Galloway?
- Kitchen, WC and bathroom ratios come from council standards; one WC and one bath or shower per 5 people is a common figure.
- Councils set HMO fire standards through licence conditions, often including emergency lighting in larger HMOs.
- An EICR before the first let and at least every 5 years, with C1 and C2 items fixed, PAT testing of supplied appliances and RCD protection.
Scottish councils set their own HMO licence standards and planning policies. Every HMO needs a licence, so check the council’s standards before you design the layout.
How much do communal kitchen refits cost in Dumfries and Galloway?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communal HMO kitchen with extra cooking and sink capacity (our estimate from domestic ranges) | £8,000 – £18,000 | £7,600 – £17,100 | kitchen |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £760 – £1,900 | house |
Typical time on site: 1–2 weeks. For a figure for your house, try the guide-price tool.
Communal kitchen refits by town in Dumfries and Galloway
Questions about communal kitchen refits in Dumfries and Galloway
How big does an HMO kitchen need to be?
Councils set their own standards, usually as a minimum floor area and a number of sinks, cookers and worktop lengths per number of sharers. We design to the standard for your address.
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 carry out communal kitchen refits across Dumfries and Galloway?
Yes, across the whole of Dumfries and Galloway, including Dumfries.
Who licenses HMOs in Dumfries and Galloway?
Dumfries and Galloway council licenses HMOs in its area. Every HMO in Scotland needs a licence.
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