An HMO kitchen refit designs and installs a shared kitchen with enough sinks, cookers, worktop, storage and fridge space for everyone in the house. Bexley is 13 miles east of London. We price communal kitchen refits there against England’s HMO rules and the council’s written HMO standards, so work is planned to the standard an inspection looks for.
- Area
- Greater London, England
- Postcodes
- DA1, DA5, DA6 and DA15
- Location
- 13 miles east of London
- Pricing region
- London
What do communal kitchen refits in Bexley involve?
- Durable worktops and flooring
- Lockable food storage for each sharer
- Extra sink, hob and oven where the numbers need it
- Kitchen designed to your council’s amenity standards
- Electrics, sockets and lighting
Which rules apply in Bexley?
Communal kitchen refits in Bexley 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 Bexley?
| 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 Bexley follows a site visit.
How long does it take?
Most jobs of this kind take 1–2 weeks. If a council deadline applies in Bexley, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Bexley landlords need it?
Landlords in Bexley most often ask us for this when:
- More sharers than the current kitchen can serve
- A licence condition about kitchen facilities
Questions about communal kitchen refits in Bexley
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 Bexley?
Yes. We work across Bexley and the DA1, DA5, DA6 and DA15 postcode areas, plus the rest of Greater London. Nearby places we also cover include Welling, Dartford, Swanley.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Bexley?
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 Bexley?
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 Bexley
- Welling · 2 mi
- Dartford · 3 mi
- Swanley · 3 mi
- Eltham · 4 mi
- Thamesmead · 4 mi
- Blackheath · 6 mi
- All of Greater London
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