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 Bexhill-on-Sea 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 Sussex, England
- Postcodes
- TN39 and TN40
- Location
- 27 miles east of Brighton
- Pricing region
- South East
What do communal kitchen refits in Bexhill-on-Sea involve?
- Lockable food storage for each sharer
- Durable worktops and flooring
- Extraction to outside
- Electrics, sockets and lighting
- Kitchen designed to your council’s amenity standards
Which rules apply in Bexhill-on-Sea?
Communal kitchen refits in Bexhill-on-Sea must satisfy national law for England, the council’s written HMO standards and, where walls, drainage or fire separation change, the building rules. In short:
- Council standards often step up at 5 and 6 sharers, for example a separate WC at 5 and a second bathroom from 6.
- The Fire Safety Order 2005 applies to the common parts of HMOs, enforced by the fire and rescue authority.
- BS 7671, the wiring standard, calls for arc fault detection devices in HMOs on new socket circuits, such as rewires and consumer unit changes.
- Smoke alarms on every storey with living accommodation and CO alarms by fixed combustion appliances (other than gas cookers) are required by law.
How much do communal kitchen refits cost in Bexhill-on-Sea?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communal HMO kitchen with extra cooking and sink capacity (our estimate from domestic ranges) | £8,000 – £18,000 | £8,950 – £20,150 | kitchen |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £900 – £2,250 | house |
Use these as a starting point for budgeting. Access, condition and the council’s requirements in Bexhill-on-Sea can move the figure either way, which is why we quote after seeing the house.
How long does it take?
Most jobs of this kind take 1–2 weeks. If a council deadline applies in Bexhill-on-Sea, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Bexhill-on-Sea landlords need it?
Landlords in Bexhill-on-Sea most often ask us for this when:
- A licence condition about kitchen facilities
- Tired kitchens that are putting tenants off
Questions about communal kitchen refits in Bexhill-on-Sea
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 Bexhill-on-Sea?
We cover the whole of East Sussex and work UK-wide. For Bexhill-on-Sea the nearest towns on our list are Hastings (5 miles), Hailsham (9 miles), Eastbourne (10 miles).
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Bexhill-on-Sea?
With the local council for the address. 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 Bexhill-on-Sea?
Our guide ranges for South East 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 Bexhill-on-Sea
- Hastings · 5 mi
- Hailsham · 9 mi
- Eastbourne · 10 mi
- Seaford · 17 mi
- Crowborough · 20 mi
- Royal Tunbridge Wells · 22 mi
- All of East Sussex
Other HMO services in Bexhill-on-Sea
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Bexhill-on-Sea
- Student HMO refurbishment in Bexhill-on-Sea
- Full HMO refurbishment in Bexhill-on-Sea
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Bexhill-on-Sea
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Bexhill-on-Sea
- House to HMO conversion in Bexhill-on-Sea
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Bexhill-on-Sea
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Bexhill-on-Sea