An HMO kitchen refit designs and installs a shared kitchen with enough sinks, cookers, worktop, storage and fridge space for everyone in the house. Landlords in Southampton (SO14 and SO15) usually come to us with a council letter, a fire risk assessment or a house they have just bought. We price from whichever you have. With students as well as working sharers renting in Southampton, we plan bigger jobs for the gap between academic-year tenancies where we can.
- Area
- Hampshire, England
- Postcodes
- SO14 and SO15
- Location
- 43 miles south-west of Reading
- Council
- Southampton City Council
- Pricing region
- South East
What do communal kitchen refits in Southampton involve?
- Fridge and freezer space
- Heat detector and fire blanket
- Extra sink, hob and oven where the numbers need it
- Durable worktops and flooring
- Kitchen designed to your council’s amenity standards
Which rules apply in Southampton?
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 Southampton 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.
- 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.
Southampton City Council: local HMO schemes
| Article 4 (HMO) | In force across the council area City-wide Article 4 Direction (C3 to C4) adopted 23 Mar 2012. |
|---|---|
| Additional licensing | In force in part of the council area Additional licensing in nine wards (Banister & Polygon, Bargate, Bassett, Bevois, Freemantle, Millbrook, Portswood, Shirley, Swaythling) 1 Oct 2025-30 Sep 2030. |
| Selective licensing | No scheme found |
Schemes change. Check the council’s current pages for the exact address in Southampton before you buy or start work. Source: Southampton City Council HMO licensing page, checked 2026-10-31.
How much do communal kitchen refits cost in Southampton?
| 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 |
Prices in Southampton are shown with our regional adjustment for South East (above the UK average). Your quote is itemised and fixed in writing once the scope and specification are agreed.
How long does it take?
Most jobs of this kind take 1–2 weeks. If a council deadline applies in Southampton, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
If the house is let to students, we work backwards from the next tenancy start date in Southampton.
When do Southampton landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Southampton:
- More sharers than the current kitchen can serve
- Tired kitchens that are putting tenants off
Questions about communal kitchen refits in Southampton
How big does an HMO kitchen need to be?
Councils set their own standards, usually as a minimum floor area and a number of sinks, cookers and worktop lengths per number of sharers. We design to the standard for your address.
Do you cover all of Southampton?
Yes. We work across Southampton and the SO14 and SO15 postcode areas, plus the rest of Hampshire. Nearby places we also cover include Hythe, Totton, Eastleigh.
Which council covers HMOs in Southampton?
Southampton is covered by Southampton City Council. We read the council’s written HMO standards before pricing, and you should check the licence position for the exact address.
How much do communal kitchen refits cost in Southampton?
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 Southampton
- Hythe · 3 mi
- Totton · 4 mi
- Eastleigh · 5 mi
- Fareham · 10 mi
- Cowes · 11 mi
- Winchester · 12 mi
- All of Hampshire
Other HMO services in Southampton
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Southampton
- Student HMO refurbishment in Southampton
- Full HMO refurbishment in Southampton
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Southampton
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Southampton
- House to HMO conversion in Southampton
- Fire doors in Southampton
- Extensions for extra rooms in Southampton