An HMO kitchen refit designs and installs a shared kitchen with enough sinks, cookers, worktop, storage and fridge space for everyone in the house. Landlords in Eastbourne (BN20, BN21 and BN22) usually come to us with a council letter, a fire risk assessment or a house they have just bought. We price from whichever you have.
- Area
- East Sussex, England
- Postcodes
- BN20, BN21 and BN22
- Location
- 19 miles east of Brighton
- Pricing region
- South East
What do communal kitchen refits in Eastbourne involve?
- Extra sink, hob and oven where the numbers need it
- Fridge and freezer space
- Lockable food storage for each sharer
- Extraction to outside
- Durable worktops and flooring
Which rules apply in Eastbourne?
Here is what usually applies to a Eastbourne job of this kind. It is general information rather than legal advice, and the council’s written HMO standards have the final detail.
- 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.
How much do communal kitchen refits cost in Eastbourne?
| 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 Eastbourne can move the figure either way, which is why we quote after seeing the house.
How long does it take?
Allow 1–2 weeks on site for a typical job. Drawings, approvals and long-lead items such as kitchens or fire door sets are booked before we start.
When do Eastbourne landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Eastbourne:
- A licence condition about kitchen facilities
- More sharers than the current kitchen can serve
Questions about communal kitchen refits in Eastbourne
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 cover all of Eastbourne?
Yes. We work across Eastbourne and the BN20, BN21 and BN22 postcode areas, plus the rest of East Sussex. Nearby places we also cover include Hailsham, Seaford, Bexhill-on-Sea.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Eastbourne?
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 Eastbourne?
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 Eastbourne
- Hailsham · 7 mi
- Seaford · 8 mi
- Bexhill-on-Sea · 10 mi
- Hastings · 14 mi
- Rottingdean · 15 mi
- Brighton · 19 mi
- All of East Sussex
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