An HMO kitchen refit designs and installs a shared kitchen with enough sinks, cookers, worktop, storage and fridge space for everyone in the house. Port Glasgow is 17 miles west of Glasgow. We price communal kitchen refits there against Scotland’s HMO rules and the council’s written HMO standards, so work is planned to the standard an inspection looks for.
- Area
- Inverclyde, Scotland
- Postcodes
- G82, PA14, PA15 and PA16
- Location
- 17 miles west of Glasgow
- Pricing region
- Scotland
What do communal kitchen refits in Port Glasgow involve?
- Durable worktops and flooring
- Extra sink, hob and oven where the numbers need it
- Fridge and freezer space
- Lockable food storage for each sharer
- Electrics, sockets and lighting
Which rules apply in Port Glasgow?
Communal kitchen refits in Port Glasgow must satisfy national law for Scotland, the council’s written HMO standards and, where walls, drainage or fire separation change, the building rules. In short:
- Kitchen, WC and bathroom ratios come from council standards; one WC and one bath or shower per 5 people is a common figure.
- The tolerable standard requires interlinked smoke alarms in the main living room and circulation spaces and a heat alarm in the kitchen; licensed HMOs must meet the council’s higher standard.
- An EICR before the first let and at least every 5 years, with C1 and C2 items fixed, PAT testing of supplied appliances and RCD protection.
- Councils set HMO fire standards through licence conditions, often including emergency lighting in larger HMOs.
How much do communal kitchen refits cost in Port Glasgow?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communal HMO kitchen with extra cooking and sink capacity (our estimate from domestic ranges) | £8,000 – £18,000 | £7,600 – £17,100 | kitchen |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £760 – £1,900 | house |
Use these as a starting point for budgeting. Access, condition and the council’s requirements in Port Glasgow can move the figure either way, which is why we quote after seeing the house.
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 Port Glasgow landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Port Glasgow:
- Tired kitchens that are putting tenants off
- A licence condition about kitchen facilities
Questions about communal kitchen refits in Port Glasgow
How big does an HMO kitchen need to be?
Councils set their own standards, usually as a minimum floor area and a number of sinks, cookers and worktop lengths per number of sharers. We design to the standard for your address.
Do you cover all of Port Glasgow?
Yes. We work across Port Glasgow and the G82, PA14, PA15 and PA16 postcode areas, plus the rest of Inverclyde. Nearby places we also cover include Greenock, Dumbarton, Vale of Leven.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Port Glasgow?
With the local council for the address. Scottish councils set their own HMO licence standards and planning policies. Every HMO needs a licence, so check the council’s standards before you design the layout.
How much do communal kitchen refits cost in Port Glasgow?
Our guide ranges for Scotland 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 Port Glasgow
- Greenock · 3 mi
- Dumbarton · 5 mi
- Vale of Leven · 5 mi
- Helensburgh · 5 mi
- Erskine · 10 mi
- Johnstone · 10 mi
- All of Inverclyde
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- EPC and energy upgrades in Port Glasgow