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 Barking we start with a measured survey, check the council’s written HMO standards for the number of sharers, and then price each item separately.
- Area
- Greater London, England
- Postcodes
- E6 and IG11
- Location
- 9 miles east of London
- Council
- London Borough of Barking and Dagenham
- Pricing region
- London
What do communal kitchen refits in Barking involve?
- Heat detector and fire blanket
- Electrics, sockets and lighting
- Extraction to outside
- Extra sink, hob and oven where the numbers need it
- Fridge and freezer space
Which rules apply in Barking?
Here is what usually applies to a Barking job of this kind. It is general information rather than legal advice, and the council’s written HMO standards have the final detail.
- 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.
London Borough of Barking and Dagenham: local HMO schemes
| Article 4 (HMO) | In force across the council area Borough-wide Article 4 Direction (C3 to C4) since 14 May 2012. |
|---|---|
| Additional licensing | In force across the council area Borough-wide additional licensing launched 9 Jan 2025 for five years (to 8 Jan 2030). |
| Selective licensing | In force across the council area Selective licensing across the borough in three designated areas from 6 Apr 2025 for five years (to 5 Apr 2030). |
Schemes change. Check the council’s current pages for the exact address in Barking before you buy or start work. Source: London Borough of Barking and Dagenham HMO licensing page, checked 2026-10-31.
How much do communal kitchen refits cost in Barking?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communal HMO kitchen with extra cooking and sink capacity (our estimate from domestic ranges) | £8,000 – £18,000 | £10,250 – £23,050 | kitchen |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £1,000 – £2,550 | house |
These are typical ranges including VAT, adjusted for London, where costs run above the UK average. The fixed price for a house in Barking follows a site visit.
How long does it take?
Most jobs of this kind take 1–2 weeks. If a council deadline applies in Barking, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Barking landlords need it?
Landlords in Barking most often ask us for this when:
- More sharers than the current kitchen can serve
- Tired kitchens that are putting tenants off
Questions about communal kitchen refits in Barking
How big does an HMO kitchen need to be?
Councils set their own standards, usually as a minimum floor area and a number of sinks, cookers and worktop lengths per number of sharers. We design to the standard for your address.
Do you cover all of Barking?
Yes. We work across Barking and the E6 and IG11 postcode areas, plus the rest of Greater London. Nearby places we also cover include Ilford, Becontree, Thamesmead.
Which council covers HMOs in Barking?
Barking is covered by London Borough of Barking and Dagenham. We read the council’s written HMO standards before pricing, and you should check the licence position for the exact address.
How much do communal kitchen refits cost in Barking?
Our guide ranges for London 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 Barking
- Ilford · 2 mi
- Becontree · 2 mi
- Thamesmead · 3 mi
- Canning Town · 3 mi
- Stratford · 4 mi
- Dagenham · 4 mi
- All of Greater London
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