An HMO kitchen refit designs and installs a shared kitchen with enough sinks, cookers, worktop, storage and fridge space for everyone in the house. Stretford is 4 miles south-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
- M17, M32, M33 and M41
- Location
- 4 miles south-west of Manchester
- Pricing region
- North West
What do communal kitchen refits in Stretford involve?
- Extraction to outside
- Fridge and freezer space
- Kitchen designed to your council’s amenity standards
- Durable worktops and flooring
- Electrics, sockets and lighting
Which rules apply in Stretford?
Here is what usually applies to a Stretford job of this kind. It is general information rather than legal advice, and the council’s written HMO standards have the final detail.
- 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 Stretford?
| 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 |
Use these as a starting point for budgeting. Access, condition and the council’s requirements in Stretford 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 Stretford landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- Tired kitchens that are putting tenants off
- A licence condition about kitchen facilities
Questions about communal kitchen refits in Stretford
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 Stretford?
We cover the whole of Greater Manchester and work UK-wide. For Stretford the nearest towns on our list are Old Trafford (1 miles), Urmston (2 miles), Sale (2 miles).
Does a shared house in Stretford 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 Stretford?
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 Stretford
- Old Trafford · 1 mi
- Urmston · 2 mi
- Sale · 2 mi
- Eccles · 2 mi
- Salford · 3 mi
- Swinton · 4 mi
- All of Greater Manchester
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