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. Across Glasgow City, the work is planned around Scotland’s HMO rules and the standards the local council publishes.
- Nation
- Scotland
- Pricing region
- Scotland
- Postcode areas
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- Main towns
- Glasgow
What do communal kitchen refits in Glasgow City involve?
- Extra sink, hob and oven where the numbers need it
- Fridge and freezer space
- Kitchen designed to your council’s amenity standards
- Heat detector and fire blanket
- Electrics, sockets and lighting
- Lockable food storage for each sharer
Which rules apply in Glasgow City?
- Kitchen, WC and bathroom ratios come from council standards; one WC and one bath or shower per 5 people is a common figure.
- Councils set HMO fire standards through licence conditions, often including emergency lighting in larger HMOs.
- 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.
How much do communal kitchen refits cost in Glasgow City?
| 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 Glasgow City
Questions about communal kitchen refits in Glasgow City
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 Glasgow City?
Yes, across the whole of Glasgow City, including Glasgow.
Who licenses HMOs in Glasgow City?
Glasgow City council licenses HMOs in its area. Every HMO in Scotland needs a licence.
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