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 Cricklewood (NW2) 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
- NW2
- Location
- 5 miles north-west of London
- Pricing region
- London
What do communal kitchen refits in Cricklewood involve?
- Durable worktops and flooring
- Extra sink, hob and oven where the numbers need it
- Lockable food storage for each sharer
- Kitchen designed to your council’s amenity standards
- Heat detector and fire blanket
Which rules apply in Cricklewood?
Here is what usually applies to a Cricklewood 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.
- 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.
- The Fire Safety Order 2005 applies to the common parts of HMOs, enforced by the fire and rescue authority.
How much do communal kitchen refits cost in Cricklewood?
| 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 Cricklewood 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?
Typical time on site: 1–2 weeks. We agree the programme with you before starting and send photo updates as the work progresses.
When do Cricklewood landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Cricklewood:
- Tired kitchens that are putting tenants off
- More sharers than the current kitchen can serve
Questions about communal kitchen refits in Cricklewood
Do HMO kitchens need a heat detector?
Kitchens normally have a heat detector rather than a smoke detector, linked to the house alarm. The exact system follows the fire risk assessment.
How far do you travel from Cricklewood?
We cover the whole of Greater London and work UK-wide. For Cricklewood the nearest towns on our list are Kilburn (1 miles), Willesden (2 miles), Chalk Farm (3 miles).
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Cricklewood?
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 Cricklewood?
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 Cricklewood
- Kilburn · 1 mi
- Willesden · 2 mi
- Chalk Farm · 3 mi
- Notting Hill · 3 mi
- Finchley · 3 mi
- Camden Town · 3 mi
- All of Greater London
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