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 Hayes (UB3, UB4, UB8 and UB11) 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
- UB3, UB4, UB8 and UB11
- Location
- 13 miles west of London
- Pricing region
- London
What do communal kitchen refits in Hayes involve?
- Heat detector and fire blanket
- Durable worktops and flooring
- Kitchen designed to your council’s amenity standards
- Electrics, sockets and lighting
- Extraction to outside
Which rules apply in Hayes?
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 Hayes before we price.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 Hayes?
| 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 Hayes follows a site visit.
How long does it take?
Most jobs of this kind take 1–2 weeks. If a council deadline applies in Hayes, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Hayes landlords need it?
Landlords in Hayes most often ask us for this when:
- Tired kitchens that are putting tenants off
- More sharers than the current kitchen can serve
Questions about communal kitchen refits in Hayes
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 Hayes do you work in?
All of them, including UB3, UB4, UB8 and UB11, and the surrounding parts of Greater London.
Does a shared house in Hayes need an HMO licence?
In England, a mandatory licence is needed for 5 or more people from 2 or more households. Smaller HMOs can need a licence where the council runs additional licensing, which is common in towns with many shared houses. Check the council’s website for the address.
How much do communal kitchen refits cost in Hayes?
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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