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 Winchester (SO21, SO23 and SO25) 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. Winchester has a university population, so many shared houses are let to students on yearly tenancies, and summer is the main window for works.
- Area
- Hampshire, England
- Postcodes
- SO21, SO23 and SO25
- Location
- 12 miles north of Southampton
- Pricing region
- South East
What do communal kitchen refits in Winchester involve?
- Durable worktops and flooring
- Heat detector and fire blanket
- Electrics, sockets and lighting
- Fridge and freezer space
- Extra sink, hob and oven where the numbers need it
Which rules apply in Winchester?
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 Winchester 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.
How much do communal kitchen refits cost in Winchester?
| 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 Winchester 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?
Typical time on site: 1–2 weeks. We agree the programme with you before starting and send photo updates as the work progresses.
If the house is let to students, we work backwards from the next tenancy start date in Winchester.
When do Winchester landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Winchester:
- Tired kitchens that are putting tenants off
- More sharers than the current kitchen can serve
Questions about communal kitchen refits in Winchester
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.
Do you cover all of Winchester?
Yes. We work across Winchester and the SO21, SO23 and SO25 postcode areas, plus the rest of Hampshire. Nearby places we also cover include Eastleigh, Southampton, Totton.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Winchester?
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 Winchester?
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 Winchester
- Eastleigh · 7 mi
- Southampton · 12 mi
- Totton · 13 mi
- Andover · 13 mi
- Hythe · 15 mi
- Fareham · 16 mi
- All of Hampshire
Other HMO services in Winchester
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Winchester
- Student HMO refurbishment in Winchester
- Full HMO refurbishment in Winchester
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Winchester
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Winchester
- House to HMO conversion in Winchester
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Winchester
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Winchester