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 Riding of Yorkshire, priced against the HMO rules for England and the council’s own standards.
- Nation
- England
- Pricing region
- Yorkshire and the Humber
- Postcode areas
- HU, YO, DN
- Main towns
- Kingston upon Hull, Bridlington, Beverley, Goole
What do communal kitchen refits in East Riding of Yorkshire involve?
- Extra sink, hob and oven where the numbers need it
- Kitchen designed to your council’s amenity standards
- Fridge and freezer space
- Heat detector and fire blanket
- Electrics, sockets and lighting
- Extraction to outside
Which rules apply in East Riding of Yorkshire?
- 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.
Councils in England can add additional licensing and Article 4 directions on top of the national rules. Check the council’s website for the exact address before you buy or start work.
How much do communal kitchen refits cost in East Riding of Yorkshire?
| 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 Riding of Yorkshire
Questions about communal kitchen refits in East Riding of Yorkshire
How long does a kitchen refit take?
Usually one to two weeks, longer if walls move or the kitchen relocates.
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 Riding of Yorkshire?
Yes, across the whole of East Riding of Yorkshire, including Kingston upon Hull, Bridlington, Beverley.
Who licenses HMOs in East Riding of Yorkshire?
HMOs in East Riding of Yorkshire are licensed by the local council for the address. Where an area has several councils, each runs its own licensing and planning policies.
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