An HMO kitchen refit designs and installs a shared kitchen with enough sinks, cookers, worktop, storage and fridge space for everyone in the house. Hythe is 3 miles south of Southampton. 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
- SO19, SO31 and SO45
- Location
- 3 miles south of Southampton
- Pricing region
- South East
What do communal kitchen refits in Hythe involve?
- Kitchen designed to your council’s amenity standards
- Electrics, sockets and lighting
- Heat detector and fire blanket
- Extraction to outside
- Durable worktops and flooring
Which rules apply in Hythe?
Communal kitchen refits in Hythe 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:
- 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 Hythe?
| 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 Hythe can move the figure either way, which is why we quote after seeing the house.
How long does it take?
Most jobs of this kind take 1–2 weeks. If a council deadline applies in Hythe, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Hythe landlords need it?
Landlords in Hythe most often ask us for this when:
- Tired kitchens that are putting tenants off
- A licence condition about kitchen facilities
Questions about communal kitchen refits in Hythe
How long does a kitchen refit take?
Usually one to two weeks, longer if walls move or the kitchen relocates.
Do you cover all of Hythe?
Yes. We work across Hythe and the SO19, SO31 and SO45 postcode areas, plus the rest of Hampshire. Nearby places we also cover include Southampton, Totton, Eastleigh.
Does a shared house in Hythe 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 Hythe?
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 Hythe
- Southampton · 3 mi
- Totton · 6 mi
- Eastleigh · 8 mi
- Cowes · 8 mi
- Fareham · 10 mi
- Newport (Isle of Wight) · 12 mi
- All of Hampshire
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