An HMO kitchen refit designs and installs a shared kitchen with enough sinks, cookers, worktop, storage and fridge space for everyone in the house. For a house in Kilburn we start with a measured survey, check the council’s written HMO standards for the number of sharers, and then price each item separately.
- Area
- Greater London, England
- Postcodes
- NW3 and NW6
- Location
- 4 miles north-west of London
- Pricing region
- London
What do communal kitchen refits in Kilburn involve?
- Lockable food storage for each sharer
- Heat detector and fire blanket
- Extra sink, hob and oven where the numbers need it
- Electrics, sockets and lighting
- Extraction to outside
Which rules apply in Kilburn?
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 Kilburn 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.
How much do communal kitchen refits cost in Kilburn?
| 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 |
Use these as a starting point for budgeting. Access, condition and the council’s requirements in Kilburn can move the figure either way, which is why we quote after seeing the house.
How long does it take?
Most jobs of this kind take 1–2 weeks. If a council deadline applies in Kilburn, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Kilburn landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Kilburn:
- More sharers than the current kitchen can serve
- A licence condition about kitchen facilities
Questions about communal kitchen refits in Kilburn
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.
Do you cover all of Kilburn?
Yes. We work across Kilburn and the NW3 and NW6 postcode areas, plus the rest of Greater London. Nearby places we also cover include Cricklewood, Chalk Farm, Camden Town.
Does a shared house in Kilburn 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 Kilburn?
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 Kilburn
- Cricklewood · 1 mi
- Chalk Farm · 2 mi
- Camden Town · 2 mi
- Willesden · 2 mi
- Archway · 3 mi
- Holloway · 3 mi
- All of Greater London
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