An HMO kitchen refit designs and installs a shared kitchen with enough sinks, cookers, worktop, storage and fridge space for everyone in the house. South Croydon is 10 miles south of London. We price communal kitchen refits there against England’s HMO rules and the council’s written HMO standards, so work is planned to the standard an inspection looks for.
- Area
- Greater London, England
- Postcodes
- CR0, CR7 and CR8
- Location
- 10 miles south of London
- Pricing region
- London
What do communal kitchen refits in South Croydon involve?
- Extra sink, hob and oven where the numbers need it
- Kitchen designed to your council’s amenity standards
- Fridge and freezer space
- Heat detector and fire blanket
- Durable worktops and flooring
Which rules apply in South Croydon?
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 South Croydon 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 South Croydon?
| 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 South Croydon 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 South Croydon, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do South Croydon landlords need it?
Landlords in South Croydon 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 South Croydon
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 South Croydon?
We cover the whole of Greater London and work UK-wide. For South Croydon the nearest towns on our list are Croydon (1 miles), Purley (2 miles), Wallington (3 miles).
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in South Croydon?
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 South Croydon?
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 South Croydon
- Croydon · 1 mi
- Purley · 2 mi
- Wallington · 3 mi
- Carshalton · 3 mi
- Coulsdon · 4 mi
- Mitcham · 4 mi
- All of Greater London
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