An HMO kitchen refit designs and installs a shared kitchen with enough sinks, cookers, worktop, storage and fridge space for everyone in the house. Golborne is 15 miles west of Manchester. 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 Manchester, England
- Postcodes
- WA3 and WA12
- Location
- 15 miles west of Manchester
- Pricing region
- North West
What do communal kitchen refits in Golborne involve?
- Extraction to outside
- Durable worktops and flooring
- Electrics, sockets and lighting
- Fridge and freezer space
- Extra sink, hob and oven where the numbers need it
Which rules apply in Golborne?
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 Golborne 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.
- 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 Golborne?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communal HMO kitchen with extra cooking and sink capacity (our estimate from domestic ranges) | £8,000 – £18,000 | £7,700 – £17,300 | kitchen |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £770 – £1,900 | house |
These are typical ranges including VAT, adjusted for North West, where costs run below the UK average. The fixed price for a house in Golborne follows a site visit.
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 Golborne landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Golborne:
- Tired kitchens that are putting tenants off
- More sharers than the current kitchen can serve
Questions about communal kitchen refits in Golborne
How long does a kitchen refit take?
Usually one to two weeks, longer if walls move or the kitchen relocates.
How far do you travel from Golborne?
We cover the whole of Greater Manchester and work UK-wide. For Golborne the nearest towns on our list are Newton-le-Willows (2 miles), Ashton in Makerfield (2 miles), Leigh (3 miles).
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Golborne?
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 Golborne?
Our guide ranges for North West 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 Golborne
- Newton-le-Willows · 2 mi
- Ashton in Makerfield · 2 mi
- Leigh · 3 mi
- Hindley · 4 mi
- Wigan · 5 mi
- Atherton · 5 mi
- All of Greater Manchester
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