An HMO kitchen refit designs and installs a shared kitchen with enough sinks, cookers, worktop, storage and fridge space for everyone in the house. Canary Wharf is 5 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
- E14 and SE16
- Location
- 5 miles east of London
- Council
- London Borough of Tower Hamlets
- Pricing region
- London
What do communal kitchen refits in Canary Wharf involve?
- Fridge and freezer space
- Extraction to outside
- Extra sink, hob and oven where the numbers need it
- Heat detector and fire blanket
- Electrics, sockets and lighting
Which rules apply in Canary Wharf?
Here is what usually applies to a Canary Wharf job of this kind. It is general information rather than legal advice, and the council’s written HMO standards have the final detail.
- 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.
- BS 7671, the wiring standard, calls for arc fault detection devices in HMOs on new socket circuits, such as rewires and consumer unit changes.
- 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 Canary Wharf 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 Canary Wharf?
| 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 Canary Wharf follows a site visit.
How long does it take?
Most jobs of this kind take 1–2 weeks. If a council deadline applies in Canary Wharf, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Canary Wharf landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Canary Wharf:
- Tired kitchens that are putting tenants off
- More sharers than the current kitchen can serve
Questions about communal kitchen refits in Canary Wharf
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.
How far do you travel from Canary Wharf?
We cover the whole of Greater London and work UK-wide. For Canary Wharf the nearest towns on our list are Bow (1 miles), Canning Town (2 miles), Greenwich (2 miles).
Which council covers HMOs in Canary Wharf?
Canary Wharf 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 Canary Wharf?
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 Canary Wharf
- Bow · 1 mi
- Canning Town · 2 mi
- Greenwich · 2 mi
- Stratford · 2 mi
- Peckham · 3 mi
- Blackheath · 3 mi
- All of Greater London
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