An HMO kitchen refit designs and installs a shared kitchen with enough sinks, cookers, worktop, storage and fridge space for everyone in the house. St Albans is 19 miles north-west of London. 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
- Hertfordshire, England
- Postcodes
- AL1, AL2 and AL3
- Location
- 19 miles north-west of London
- Pricing region
- East of England
What do communal kitchen refits in St Albans involve?
- Durable worktops and flooring
- Electrics, sockets and lighting
- Fridge and freezer space
- Lockable food storage for each sharer
- Heat detector and fire blanket
Which rules apply in St Albans?
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 St Albans 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.
- Smoke alarms on every storey with living accommodation and CO alarms by fixed combustion appliances (other than gas cookers) are required by law.
- 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 St Albans?
| 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 |
Prices in St Albans are shown with our regional adjustment for East of England (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.
When do St Albans landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in St Albans:
- Tired kitchens that are putting tenants off
- More sharers than the current kitchen can serve
Questions about communal kitchen refits in St Albans
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 St Albans?
Yes. We work across St Albans and the AL1, AL2 and AL3 postcode areas, plus the rest of Hertfordshire. Nearby places we also cover include Harpenden, Hatfield, Hemel Hempstead.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in St Albans?
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 St Albans?
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 St Albans
- Harpenden · 5 mi
- Hatfield · 5 mi
- Hemel Hempstead · 5 mi
- North Watford · 5 mi
- Welwyn Garden City · 6 mi
- Borehamwood · 7 mi
- All of Hertfordshire
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- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in St Albans