An HMO kitchen refit designs and installs a shared kitchen with enough sinks, cookers, worktop, storage and fridge space for everyone in the house. For a house in Musselburgh we start with a measured survey, check the council’s written HMO standards for the number of sharers, and then price each item separately.
- Area
- East Lothian, Scotland
- Postcodes
- EH21
- Location
- 6 miles east of Edinburgh
- Pricing region
- Scotland
What do communal kitchen refits in Musselburgh involve?
- Fridge and freezer space
- Electrics, sockets and lighting
- Heat detector and fire blanket
- Lockable food storage for each sharer
- Durable worktops and flooring
Which rules apply in Musselburgh?
Here is what usually applies to a Musselburgh job of this kind. It is general information rather than legal advice, and the council’s written HMO standards have the final detail.
- 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.
How much do communal kitchen refits cost in Musselburgh?
| 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 |
Prices in Musselburgh are shown with our regional adjustment for Scotland (below the UK average). Your quote is itemised and fixed in writing once the scope and specification are agreed.
How long does it take?
Typical time on site: 1–2 weeks. We agree the programme with you before starting and send photo updates as the work progresses.
When do Musselburgh landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- More sharers than the current kitchen can serve
- Tired kitchens that are putting tenants off
Questions about communal kitchen refits in Musselburgh
How long does a kitchen refit take?
Usually one to two weeks, longer if walls move or the kitchen relocates.
How far do you travel from Musselburgh?
We cover the whole of East Lothian and work UK-wide. For Musselburgh the nearest towns on our list are Dalkeith (3 miles), Mayfield (5 miles), Bonnyrigg (5 miles).
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Musselburgh?
With the local council for the address. 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 Musselburgh?
Our guide ranges for Scotland 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 Musselburgh
- Dalkeith · 3 mi
- Mayfield · 5 mi
- Bonnyrigg · 5 mi
- Edinburgh · 6 mi
- Penicuik · 10 mi
- Kirkcaldy · 13 mi
- All of East Lothian
Other HMO services in Musselburgh
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Musselburgh
- Student HMO refurbishment in Musselburgh
- Full HMO refurbishment in Musselburgh
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Musselburgh
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Musselburgh
- House to HMO conversion in Musselburgh
- EPC and energy upgrades in Musselburgh
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Musselburgh