- Nation
- England
- Pricing region
- South East
- Postcode areas
- PO
- Main towns
- Newport (Isle of Wight), Ryde, Cowes, Sandown
What do communal kitchen refits in Isle of Wight involve?
- Extraction to outside
- Extra sink, hob and oven where the numbers need it
- Heat detector and fire blanket
- Lockable food storage for each sharer
- Kitchen designed to your council’s amenity standards
- Fridge and freezer space
Which rules apply in Isle of Wight?
- 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.
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 Isle of Wight?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communal HMO kitchen with extra cooking and sink capacity (our estimate from domestic ranges) | £8,000 – £18,000 | £8,950 – £20,150 | kitchen |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £900 – £2,250 | house |
Typical time on site: 1–2 weeks. For a figure for your house, try the guide-price tool.
Communal kitchen refits by town in Isle of Wight
Questions about communal kitchen refits in Isle of Wight
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.
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.
Do you carry out communal kitchen refits across Isle of Wight?
Yes, across the whole of Isle of Wight, including Newport (Isle of Wight), Ryde, Cowes.
Who licenses HMOs in Isle of Wight?
HMOs in Isle of Wight are licensed by the local council for the address. Where an area has several councils, each runs its own licensing and planning policies.
Other HMO services in Isle of Wight
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Isle of Wight
- Student HMO refurbishment in Isle of Wight
- Full HMO refurbishment in Isle of Wight
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Isle of Wight
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Isle of Wight
- House to HMO conversion in Isle of Wight
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Isle of Wight
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Isle of Wight