An HMO kitchen refit designs and installs a shared kitchen with enough sinks, cookers, worktop, storage and fridge space for everyone in the house. Wood Green is 6 miles north 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
- N22
- Location
- 6 miles north of London
- Council
- London Borough of Haringey
- Pricing region
- London
What do communal kitchen refits in Wood Green involve?
- Electrics, sockets and lighting
- Fridge and freezer space
- Extra sink, hob and oven where the numbers need it
- Lockable food storage for each sharer
- Heat detector and fire blanket
Which rules apply in Wood Green?
Communal kitchen refits in Wood Green must satisfy national law for England, the council’s written HMO standards and, where walls, drainage or fire separation change, the building rules. In short:
- National rules ask for an adequate number of bathrooms, WCs and basins and suitably located kitchens; numeric ratios are set by each council.
- 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.
- Council standards often step up at 5 and 6 sharers, for example a separate WC at 5 and a second bathroom from 6.
London Borough of Haringey: local HMO schemes
| Article 4 (HMO) | In force in part of the council area Article 4 Direction (C3 to C4) in force since 2013 for the area set out on the council's map. |
|---|---|
| Additional licensing | In force across the council area Borough-wide additional licensing (all 21 wards) 17 Jun 2024-16 Jun 2029, approved 12 Mar 2024. |
| Selective licensing | In force in part of the council area Selective licensing in 14 eastern wards (incl. Tottenham, Northumberland Park, Seven Sisters, Noel Park) 17 Nov 2022-16 Nov 2027. |
Schemes change. Check the council’s current pages for the exact address in Wood Green before you buy or start work. Source: London Borough of Haringey HMO licensing page, checked 2026-10-31.
How much do communal kitchen refits cost in Wood Green?
| 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 Wood Green 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?
Allow 1–2 weeks on site for a typical job. Drawings, approvals and long-lead items such as kitchens or fire door sets are booked before we start.
When do Wood Green landlords need it?
Landlords in Wood Green most often ask us for this when:
- A licence condition about kitchen facilities
- More sharers than the current kitchen can serve
Questions about communal kitchen refits in Wood Green
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 Wood Green?
Yes. We work across Wood Green and the N22 postcode areas, plus the rest of Greater London. Nearby places we also cover include Muswell Hill, Tottenham, Archway.
Which council covers HMOs in Wood Green?
Wood Green is covered by London Borough of Haringey. We read the council’s written HMO standards before pricing, and you should check the licence position for the exact address.
How much do communal kitchen refits cost in Wood Green?
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.
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