An HMO kitchen refit designs and installs a shared kitchen with enough sinks, cookers, worktop, storage and fridge space for everyone in the house. Farnborough is 15 miles south-east of Reading. 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
- Hampshire, England
- Postcodes
- GU11, GU14 and GU16
- Location
- 15 miles south-east of Reading
- Pricing region
- South East
What do communal kitchen refits in Farnborough involve?
- Durable worktops and flooring
- Extra sink, hob and oven where the numbers need it
- Kitchen designed to your council’s amenity standards
- Fridge and freezer space
- Lockable food storage for each sharer
Which rules apply in Farnborough?
Communal kitchen refits in Farnborough 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.
- 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 Farnborough?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communal HMO kitchen with extra cooking and sink capacity (our estimate from domestic ranges) | £8,000 – £18,000 | £8,950 – £20,150 | kitchen |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £900 – £2,250 | house |
Use these as a starting point for budgeting. Access, condition and the council’s requirements in Farnborough can move the figure either way, which is why we quote after seeing the house.
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 Farnborough landlords need it?
Landlords in Farnborough most often ask us for this when:
- More sharers than the current kitchen can serve
- Tired kitchens that are putting tenants off
Questions about communal kitchen refits in Farnborough
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.
Which postcodes in Farnborough do you work in?
All of them, including GU11, GU14 and GU16, and the surrounding parts of Hampshire.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Farnborough?
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 Farnborough?
Our guide ranges for South East 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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- Fleet · 3 mi
- Sandhurst · 4 mi
- Yateley · 5 mi
- Crowthorne · 5 mi
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