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 Stevenage 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
- SG1 and SG4
- Location
- 25 miles south-west of Cambridge
- Pricing region
- East of England
What do communal kitchen refits in Stevenage involve?
- Electrics, sockets and lighting
- Fridge and freezer space
- Kitchen designed to your council’s amenity standards
- Lockable food storage for each sharer
- Durable worktops and flooring
Which rules apply in Stevenage?
Here is what usually applies to a Stevenage job of this kind. It is general information rather than legal advice, and the council’s written HMO standards have the final detail.
- Council standards often step up at 5 and 6 sharers, for example a separate WC at 5 and a second bathroom from 6.
- Fire precautions follow a risk assessment; the LACORS Housing – Fire Safety guide (2008) is guidance, not law, but many councils base their standards on it.
- 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.
- Smoke alarms on every storey with living accommodation and CO alarms by fixed combustion appliances (other than gas cookers) are required by law.
How much do communal kitchen refits cost in Stevenage?
| 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 |
These are typical ranges including VAT, adjusted for East of England, where costs run above the UK average. The fixed price for a house in Stevenage follows a site visit.
How long does it take?
Most jobs of this kind take 1–2 weeks. If a council deadline applies in Stevenage, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Stevenage landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- More sharers than the current kitchen can serve
- A licence condition about kitchen facilities
Questions about communal kitchen refits in Stevenage
Do HMO kitchens need a heat detector?
Kitchens normally have a heat detector rather than a smoke detector, linked to the house alarm. The exact system follows the fire risk assessment.
How far do you travel from Stevenage?
We cover the whole of Hertfordshire and work UK-wide. For Stevenage the nearest towns on our list are Hitchin (5 miles), Letchworth Garden City (5 miles), Welwyn Garden City (7 miles).
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Stevenage?
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 Stevenage?
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 Stevenage
- Hitchin · 5 mi
- Letchworth Garden City · 5 mi
- Welwyn Garden City · 7 mi
- Harpenden · 9 mi
- Hertford · 9 mi
- Luton · 9 mi
- All of Hertfordshire
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