An HMO kitchen refit designs and installs a shared kitchen with enough sinks, cookers, worktop, storage and fridge space for everyone in the house. Fleet is 13 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
- GU13, GU51 and GU52
- Location
- 13 miles south-east of Reading
- Pricing region
- South East
What do communal kitchen refits in Fleet involve?
- Heat detector and fire blanket
- Durable worktops and flooring
- Electrics, sockets and lighting
- Extra sink, hob and oven where the numbers need it
- Kitchen designed to your council’s amenity standards
Which rules apply in Fleet?
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 Fleet before we price.
- National rules ask for an adequate number of bathrooms, WCs and basins and suitably located kitchens; numeric ratios are set by each council.
- 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.
- 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.
How much do communal kitchen refits cost in Fleet?
| 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 Fleet 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 Fleet landlords need it?
Landlords in Fleet 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 Fleet
Do HMO kitchens need a heat detector?
Kitchens normally have a heat detector rather than a smoke detector, linked to the house alarm. The exact system follows the fire risk assessment.
How far do you travel from Fleet?
We cover the whole of Hampshire and work UK-wide. For Fleet the nearest towns on our list are Farnborough (3 miles), Aldershot (4 miles), Yateley (4 miles).
Does a shared house in Fleet 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 Fleet?
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.
Communal kitchen refits near Fleet
- Farnborough · 3 mi
- Aldershot · 4 mi
- Yateley · 4 mi
- Sandhurst · 5 mi
- Farnham · 5 mi
- Camberley · 5 mi
- All of Hampshire
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- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Fleet
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- Fire alarm and detection systems in Fleet
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Fleet
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- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Fleet
- Extensions for extra rooms in Fleet