An HMO kitchen refit designs and installs a shared kitchen with enough sinks, cookers, worktop, storage and fridge space for everyone in the house. Surbiton is 11 miles south-west 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
- KT1, KT5 and KT6
- Location
- 11 miles south-west of London
- Pricing region
- London
What do communal kitchen refits in Surbiton involve?
- Kitchen designed to your council’s amenity standards
- Electrics, sockets and lighting
- Lockable food storage for each sharer
- Heat detector and fire blanket
- Durable worktops and flooring
Which rules apply in Surbiton?
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 Surbiton 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.
- Fire precautions follow a risk assessment; the LACORS Housing – Fire Safety guide (2008) is guidance, not law, but many councils base their standards on it.
- 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.
- 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 Surbiton?
| 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 Surbiton follows a site visit.
How long does it take?
Most jobs of this kind take 1–2 weeks. If a council deadline applies in Surbiton, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Surbiton landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Surbiton:
- A licence condition about kitchen facilities
- More sharers than the current kitchen can serve
Questions about communal kitchen refits in Surbiton
Can kitchens be split between floors?
Yes, and in larger houses it often helps. A second kitchen can reduce pressure on one room and helps meet the ratios.
Do you cover all of Surbiton?
Yes. We work across Surbiton and the KT1, KT5 and KT6 postcode areas, plus the rest of Greater London. Nearby places we also cover include New Malden, Esher, Hampton.
Does a shared house in Surbiton 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 Surbiton?
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 Surbiton
- New Malden · 2 mi
- Esher · 3 mi
- Hampton · 3 mi
- Ewell · 4 mi
- Morden · 4 mi
- Epsom · 4 mi
- All of Greater London
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