An HMO kitchen refit designs and installs a shared kitchen with enough sinks, cookers, worktop, storage and fridge space for everyone in the house. Landlords in Ryde (PO33) usually come to us with a council letter, a fire risk assessment or a house they have just bought. We price from whichever you have.
- Area
- Isle of Wight, England
- Postcodes
- PO33
- Location
- 16 miles south-east of Southampton
- Pricing region
- South East
What do communal kitchen refits in Ryde involve?
- Lockable food storage for each sharer
- Heat detector and fire blanket
- Kitchen designed to your council’s amenity standards
- Extra sink, hob and oven where the numbers need it
- Electrics, sockets and lighting
Which rules apply in Ryde?
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 Ryde before we price.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 Ryde?
| 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 |
Prices in Ryde are shown with our regional adjustment for South East (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 Ryde landlords need it?
Landlords in Ryde most often ask us for this when:
- Tired kitchens that are putting tenants off
- A licence condition about kitchen facilities
Questions about communal kitchen refits in Ryde
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 Ryde?
We cover the whole of Isle of Wight and work UK-wide. For Ryde the nearest towns on our list are Gosport (5 miles), Sandown (5 miles), Portsmouth (6 miles).
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Ryde?
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 Ryde?
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 Ryde
- Gosport · 5 mi
- Sandown · 5 mi
- Portsmouth · 6 mi
- Newport (Isle of Wight) · 6 mi
- Cowes · 6 mi
- Fareham · 8 mi
- All of Isle of Wight