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 Renfrewshire, priced against the HMO rules for Scotland and the council’s own standards.
- Nation
- Scotland
- Pricing region
- Scotland
- Postcode areas
- G
- Main towns
- Newton Mearns, Barrhead, Giffnock
What do communal kitchen refits in East Renfrewshire involve?
- Kitchen designed to your council’s amenity standards
- Fridge and freezer space
- Lockable food storage for each sharer
- Extra sink, hob and oven where the numbers need it
- Electrics, sockets and lighting
- Heat detector and fire blanket
Which rules apply in East Renfrewshire?
- 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 Renfrewshire?
| 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 Renfrewshire
Questions about communal kitchen refits in East Renfrewshire
How long does a kitchen refit take?
Usually one to two weeks, longer if walls move or the kitchen relocates.
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 you carry out communal kitchen refits across East Renfrewshire?
Yes, across the whole of East Renfrewshire, including Newton Mearns, Barrhead, Giffnock.
Who licenses HMOs in East Renfrewshire?
East Renfrewshire council licenses HMOs in its area. Every HMO in Scotland needs a licence.
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