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 Cowes 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
- Isle of Wight, England
- Postcodes
- PO31 and PO32
- Location
- 11 miles south-east of Southampton
- Pricing region
- South East
What do communal kitchen refits in Cowes involve?
- Heat detector and fire blanket
- Kitchen designed to your council’s amenity standards
- Extraction to outside
- Fridge and freezer space
- Electrics, sockets and lighting
Which rules apply in Cowes?
Communal kitchen refits in Cowes must satisfy national law for England, the council’s written HMO standards and, where walls, drainage or fire separation change, the building rules. In short:
- 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 Cowes?
| 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 |
Use these as a starting point for budgeting. Access, condition and the council’s requirements in Cowes 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 Cowes landlords need it?
Landlords in Cowes most often ask us for this when:
- A licence condition about kitchen facilities
- Tired kitchens that are putting tenants off
Questions about communal kitchen refits in Cowes
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.
How far do you travel from Cowes?
We cover the whole of Isle of Wight and work UK-wide. For Cowes the nearest towns on our list are Newport (Isle of Wight) (4 miles), Ryde (6 miles), Gosport (8 miles).
Does a shared house in Cowes 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 Cowes?
Our guide ranges for South East 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 Cowes
- Newport (Isle of Wight) · 4 mi
- Ryde · 6 mi
- Gosport · 8 mi
- Fareham · 8 mi
- Hythe · 8 mi
- Portsmouth · 9 mi
- All of Isle of Wight
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- Fire alarm and detection systems in Cowes
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Cowes
- House to HMO conversion in Cowes
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Cowes
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Cowes