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 New Malden (KT3, KT4 and SW20) 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
- KT3, KT4 and SW20
- Location
- 9 miles south-west of London
- Pricing region
- London
What do communal kitchen refits in New Malden involve?
- Extra sink, hob and oven where the numbers need it
- Extraction to outside
- Durable worktops and flooring
- Electrics, sockets and lighting
- Kitchen designed to your council’s amenity standards
Which rules apply in New Malden?
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 New Malden 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.
- The Fire Safety Order 2005 applies to the common parts of HMOs, enforced by the fire and rescue authority.
- BS 7671, the wiring standard, calls for arc fault detection devices in HMOs on new socket circuits, such as rewires and consumer unit changes.
- Smoke alarms on every storey with living accommodation and CO alarms by fixed combustion appliances (other than gas cookers) are required by law.
How much do communal kitchen refits cost in New Malden?
| 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 New Malden can move the figure either way, which is why we quote after seeing the house.
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 New Malden landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in New Malden:
- Tired kitchens that are putting tenants off
- A licence condition about kitchen facilities
Questions about communal kitchen refits in New Malden
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 New Malden?
We cover the whole of Greater London and work UK-wide. For New Malden the nearest towns on our list are Surbiton (2 miles), Morden (3 miles), Wimbledon (3 miles).
Does a shared house in New Malden 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 New Malden?
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 New Malden
- Surbiton · 2 mi
- Morden · 3 mi
- Wimbledon · 3 mi
- Ewell · 4 mi
- Mitcham · 4 mi
- Sutton · 4 mi
- All of Greater London
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