An HMO kitchen refit designs and installs a shared kitchen with enough sinks, cookers, worktop, storage and fridge space for everyone in the house. In Heston, a town of about 37,000 people in Greater London, the work is planned around the HMO rules for England and the council’s written HMO standards.
- Area
- Greater London, England
- Postcodes
- TW3, TW5 and UB2
- Location
- 11 miles west of London
- Pricing region
- London
What do communal kitchen refits in Heston involve?
- Kitchen designed to your council’s amenity standards
- Extraction to outside
- Electrics, sockets and lighting
- Durable worktops and flooring
- Heat detector and fire blanket
Which rules apply in Heston?
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 Heston 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 Heston?
| 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 Heston 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 Heston, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Heston landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- A licence condition about kitchen facilities
- Tired kitchens that are putting tenants off
Questions about communal kitchen refits in Heston
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.
How far do you travel from Heston?
We cover the whole of Greater London and work UK-wide. For Heston the nearest towns on our list are Hounslow (1 miles), Isleworth (2 miles), Southall (2 miles).
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Heston?
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 Heston?
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 Heston
- Hounslow · 1 mi
- Isleworth · 2 mi
- Southall · 2 mi
- Hayes · 3 mi
- Feltham · 3 mi
- Greenford · 3 mi
- All of Greater London
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