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. We carry this out across East Dunbartonshire, priced against the HMO rules for Scotland and the council’s own standards.
- Nation
- Scotland
- Pricing region
- Scotland
- Postcode areas
- G
- Main towns
- Bearsden, Bishopbriggs, Kirkintilloch, Milngavie
What do communal kitchen refits in East Dunbartonshire involve?
- Durable worktops and flooring
- Kitchen designed to your council’s amenity standards
- Electrics, sockets and lighting
- Fridge and freezer space
- Heat detector and fire blanket
- Lockable food storage for each sharer
Which rules apply in East Dunbartonshire?
- 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 East Dunbartonshire?
| 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 East Dunbartonshire
Questions about communal kitchen refits in East Dunbartonshire
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.
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 carry out communal kitchen refits across East Dunbartonshire?
Yes, across the whole of East Dunbartonshire, including Bearsden, Bishopbriggs, Kirkintilloch.
Who licenses HMOs in East Dunbartonshire?
East Dunbartonshire council licenses HMOs in its area. Every HMO in Scotland needs a licence.
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