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 Bow (E3) 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
- Greater London, England
- Postcodes
- E3
- Location
- 5 miles east of London
- Council
- London Borough of Tower Hamlets
- Pricing region
- London
What do communal kitchen refits in Bow involve?
- Heat detector and fire blanket
- Extraction to outside
- Electrics, sockets and lighting
- Extra sink, hob and oven where the numbers need it
- Fridge and freezer space
Which rules apply in Bow?
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 Bow before we price.
- National rules ask for an adequate number of bathrooms, WCs and basins and suitably located kitchens; numeric ratios are set by each council.
- Smoke alarms on every storey with living accommodation and CO alarms by fixed combustion appliances (other than gas cookers) are required by law.
- 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.
- Council standards often step up at 5 and 6 sharers, for example a separate WC at 5 and a second bathroom from 6.
London Borough of Tower Hamlets: local HMO schemes
| Article 4 (HMO) | In force across the council area Borough-wide Article 4 Direction (C3 to C4) since 2021. |
|---|---|
| Additional licensing | In force across the council area Borough-wide additional licensing 1 Apr 2024-31 Mar 2029. |
| Selective licensing | No scheme found |
Schemes change. Check the council’s current pages for the exact address in Bow before you buy or start work. Source: London Borough of Tower Hamlets HMO licensing page, checked 2026-10-31.
How much do communal kitchen refits cost in Bow?
| 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 |
Prices in Bow are shown with our regional adjustment for London (above the UK average). Your quote is itemised and fixed in writing once the scope and specification are agreed.
How long does it take?
Most jobs of this kind take 1–2 weeks. If a council deadline applies in Bow, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Bow landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- Tired kitchens that are putting tenants off
- A licence condition about kitchen facilities
Questions about communal kitchen refits in Bow
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.
Which postcodes in Bow do you work in?
All of them, including E3, and the surrounding parts of Greater London.
Which council covers HMOs in Bow?
Bow is covered by London Borough of Tower Hamlets. 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 Bow?
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.
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