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 Pitsea (SS13, SS14 and SS16) 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
- Essex, England
- Postcodes
- SS13, SS14 and SS16
- Location
- 28 miles east of London
- Pricing region
- East of England
What do communal kitchen refits in Pitsea involve?
- Lockable food storage for each sharer
- Durable worktops and flooring
- Extraction to outside
- Heat detector and fire blanket
- Electrics, sockets and lighting
Which rules apply in Pitsea?
Here is what usually applies to a Pitsea 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.
- Electrical installations must be inspected and tested at least every 5 years; remedial work is due within 28 days, or sooner if the report says so.
- 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 Pitsea?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communal HMO kitchen with extra cooking and sink capacity (our estimate from domestic ranges) | £8,000 – £18,000 | £8,500 – £19,100 | kitchen |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £850 – £2,100 | house |
These are typical ranges including VAT, adjusted for East of England, where costs run above the UK average. The fixed price for a house in Pitsea follows a site visit.
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 Pitsea landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- A licence condition about kitchen facilities
- Tired kitchens that are putting tenants off
Questions about communal kitchen refits in Pitsea
Do HMO kitchens need a heat detector?
Kitchens normally have a heat detector rather than a smoke detector, linked to the house alarm. The exact system follows the fire risk assessment.
Do you cover all of Pitsea?
Yes. We work across Pitsea and the SS13, SS14 and SS16 postcode areas, plus the rest of Essex. Nearby places we also cover include Basildon, South Benfleet, Wickford.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Pitsea?
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 Pitsea?
Our guide ranges for East of England 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 Pitsea
- Basildon · 2 mi
- South Benfleet · 2 mi
- Wickford · 3 mi
- Canvey Island · 4 mi
- Stanford-le-Hope · 4 mi
- Rayleigh · 4 mi
- All of Essex
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