An HMO kitchen refit designs and installs a shared kitchen with enough sinks, cookers, worktop, storage and fridge space for everyone in the house. For a house in Gloucester we start with a measured survey, check the council’s written HMO standards for the number of sharers, and then price each item separately. Gloucester has a university population, so many shared houses are let to students on yearly tenancies, and summer is the main window for works.
- Area
- Gloucestershire, England
- Postcodes
- GL1, GL2 and GL4
- Location
- 32 miles north-east of Bristol
- Pricing region
- South West
What do communal kitchen refits in Gloucester involve?
- Lockable food storage for each sharer
- Kitchen designed to your council’s amenity standards
- Durable worktops and flooring
- Electrics, sockets and lighting
- Extraction to outside
Which rules apply in Gloucester?
The rules below are the England-wide position for this kind of work. Councils add their own standards and schemes on top, so we always check the address in Gloucester before we price.
- Council standards often step up at 5 and 6 sharers, for example a separate WC at 5 and a second bathroom from 6.
- The Fire Safety Order 2005 applies to the common parts of HMOs, enforced by the fire and rescue authority.
- 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.
- Smoke alarms on every storey with living accommodation and CO alarms by fixed combustion appliances (other than gas cookers) are required by law.
How much do communal kitchen refits cost in Gloucester?
| 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 |
Use these as a starting point for budgeting. Access, condition and the council’s requirements in Gloucester can move the figure either way, which is why we quote after seeing the house.
How long does it take?
Most jobs of this kind take 1–2 weeks. If a council deadline applies in Gloucester, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
If the house is let to students, we work backwards from the next tenancy start date in Gloucester.
When do Gloucester landlords need it?
Landlords in Gloucester most often ask us for this when:
- Tired kitchens that are putting tenants off
- A licence condition about kitchen facilities
Questions about communal kitchen refits in Gloucester
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.
How far do you travel from Gloucester?
We cover the whole of Gloucestershire and work UK-wide. For Gloucester the nearest towns on our list are Cheltenham (7 miles), Stroud (8 miles), Tewkesbury (9 miles).
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Gloucester?
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 Gloucester?
Our guide ranges for South West 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 Gloucester
- Cheltenham · 7 mi
- Stroud · 8 mi
- Tewkesbury · 9 mi
- Cirencester · 15 mi
- Great Malvern · 17 mi
- Evesham · 20 mi
- All of Gloucestershire
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