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 Hertford (SG13 and SG14) 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.
- Area
- Hertfordshire, England
- Postcodes
- SG13 and SG14
- Location
- 20 miles north of London
- Pricing region
- East of England
What do communal kitchen refits in Hertford involve?
- Durable worktops and flooring
- Heat detector and fire blanket
- Extraction to outside
- Fridge and freezer space
- Lockable food storage for each sharer
Which rules apply in Hertford?
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 Hertford before we price.
- 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 Hertford?
| 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 Hertford 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 Hertford landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Hertford:
- Tired kitchens that are putting tenants off
- A licence condition about kitchen facilities
Questions about communal kitchen refits in Hertford
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.
How far do you travel from Hertford?
We cover the whole of Hertfordshire and work UK-wide. For Hertford the nearest towns on our list are Hoddesdon (4 miles), Welwyn Garden City (6 miles), Hatfield (7 miles).
Does a shared house in Hertford 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 Hertford?
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 Hertford
- Hoddesdon · 4 mi
- Welwyn Garden City · 6 mi
- Hatfield · 7 mi
- Cheshunt · 7 mi
- Waltham Abbey · 8 mi
- Harlow · 8 mi
- All of Hertfordshire
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