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 Gloucestershire we survey first, price each item separately and hand over the certificates and photos a council asks for.
- Nation
- England
- Pricing region
- South West
- Postcode areas
- GL, BS, WR, OX
- Main towns
- Gloucester, Cheltenham, Stroud, Kingswood, Mangotsfield
What do communal kitchen refits in Gloucestershire involve?
- Extraction to outside
- Fridge and freezer space
- Electrics, sockets and lighting
- Extra sink, hob and oven where the numbers need it
- Lockable food storage for each sharer
- Durable worktops and flooring
Which rules apply in Gloucestershire?
- Council standards often step up at 5 and 6 sharers, for example a separate WC at 5 and a second bathroom from 6.
- Fire precautions follow a risk assessment; the LACORS Housing – Fire Safety guide (2008) is guidance, not law, but many councils base their standards on it.
- 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.
- The Fire Safety Order 2005 applies to the common parts of HMOs, enforced by the fire and rescue authority.
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 Gloucestershire?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communal HMO kitchen with extra cooking and sink capacity (our estimate from domestic ranges) | £8,000 – £18,000 | £8,300 – £18,700 | kitchen |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £830 – £2,100 | 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 Gloucestershire
Questions about communal kitchen refits in Gloucestershire
How long does a kitchen refit take?
Usually one to two weeks, longer if walls move or the kitchen relocates.
Can kitchens be split between floors?
Yes, and in larger houses it often helps. A second kitchen can reduce pressure on one room and helps meet the ratios.
Do you carry out communal kitchen refits across Gloucestershire?
Yes, across the whole of Gloucestershire, including Gloucester, Cheltenham, Stroud.
Who licenses HMOs in Gloucestershire?
HMOs in Gloucestershire are licensed by the local council for the address. Where an area has several councils, each runs its own licensing and planning policies.
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