An HMO kitchen refit designs and installs a shared kitchen with enough sinks, cookers, worktop, storage and fridge space for everyone in the house. For a house in Harpenden we start with a measured survey, check the council’s written HMO standards for the number of sharers, and then price each item separately.
- Area
- Hertfordshire, England
- Postcodes
- AL3 and AL5
- Location
- 23 miles north-west of London
- Pricing region
- East of England
What do communal kitchen refits in Harpenden involve?
- Fridge and freezer space
- Extraction to outside
- Lockable food storage for each sharer
- Electrics, sockets and lighting
- Durable worktops and flooring
Which rules apply in Harpenden?
Communal kitchen refits in Harpenden 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.
- Smoke alarms on every storey with living accommodation and CO alarms by fixed combustion appliances (other than gas cookers) are required by law.
- BS 7671, the wiring standard, calls for arc fault detection devices in HMOs on new socket circuits, such as rewires and consumer unit changes.
- The Fire Safety Order 2005 applies to the common parts of HMOs, enforced by the fire and rescue authority.
How much do communal kitchen refits cost in Harpenden?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communal HMO kitchen with extra cooking and sink capacity (our estimate from domestic ranges) | £8,000 – £18,000 | £8,500 – £19,100 | kitchen |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £850 – £2,100 | house |
Use these as a starting point for budgeting. Access, condition and the council’s requirements in Harpenden 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 Harpenden landlords need it?
Landlords in Harpenden most often ask us for this when:
- A licence condition about kitchen facilities
- Tired kitchens that are putting tenants off
Questions about communal kitchen refits in Harpenden
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 Harpenden do you work in?
All of them, including AL3 and AL5, and the surrounding parts of Hertfordshire.
Does a shared house in Harpenden 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 Harpenden?
Our guide ranges for East of England 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 Harpenden
- St Albans · 5 mi
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- Hemel Hempstead · 6 mi
- Welwyn Garden City · 7 mi
- Hatfield · 7 mi
- Dunstable · 9 mi
- All of Hertfordshire
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