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. In Falkirk we survey first, price each item separately and hand over the certificates and photos a council asks for.
- Nation
- Scotland
- Pricing region
- Scotland
- Postcode areas
- FK, EH
- Main towns
- Falkirk, Grangemouth, Bo’ness
What do communal kitchen refits in Falkirk involve?
- Electrics, sockets and lighting
- Durable worktops and flooring
- Lockable food storage for each sharer
- Heat detector and fire blanket
- Extra sink, hob and oven where the numbers need it
- Extraction to outside
Which rules apply in Falkirk?
- Kitchen, WC and bathroom ratios come from council standards; one WC and one bath or shower per 5 people is a common figure.
- The tolerable standard requires interlinked smoke alarms in the main living room and circulation spaces and a heat alarm in the kitchen; licensed HMOs must meet the council’s higher standard.
- 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.
- Councils set HMO fire standards through licence conditions, often including emergency lighting in larger HMOs.
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 Falkirk?
| 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 Falkirk
Questions about communal kitchen refits in Falkirk
How long does a kitchen refit take?
Usually one to two weeks, longer if walls move or the kitchen relocates.
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 carry out communal kitchen refits across Falkirk?
Yes, across the whole of Falkirk, including Falkirk, Grangemouth, Bo’ness.
Who licenses HMOs in Falkirk?
Falkirk council licenses HMOs in its area. Every HMO in Scotland needs a licence.
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