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 Stroud (GL5 and GL6) 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
- Gloucestershire, England
- Postcodes
- GL5 and GL6
- Location
- 27 miles north-east of Bristol
- Pricing region
- South West
What do communal kitchen refits in Stroud involve?
- Kitchen designed to your council’s amenity standards
- Extra sink, hob and oven where the numbers need it
- Extraction to outside
- Lockable food storage for each sharer
- Durable worktops and flooring
Which rules apply in Stroud?
Communal kitchen refits in Stroud must satisfy national law for England, the council’s written HMO standards and, where walls, drainage or fire separation change, the building rules. In short:
- 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.
- 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 Stroud?
| 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 Stroud 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 Stroud, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Stroud landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- More sharers than the current kitchen can serve
- A licence condition about kitchen facilities
Questions about communal kitchen refits in Stroud
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 cover all of Stroud?
Yes. We work across Stroud and the GL5 and GL6 postcode areas, plus the rest of Gloucestershire. Nearby places we also cover include Gloucester, Cirencester, Cheltenham.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Stroud?
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 Stroud?
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 Stroud
- Gloucester · 8 mi
- Cirencester · 10 mi
- Cheltenham · 12 mi
- Tewkesbury · 17 mi
- Yate · 17 mi
- Chippenham · 20 mi
- All of Gloucestershire