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 Sandown 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
- PO36
- Location
- 20 miles south-east of Southampton
- Pricing region
- South East
What do communal kitchen refits in Sandown involve?
- Fridge and freezer space
- Heat detector and fire blanket
- Durable worktops and flooring
- Kitchen designed to your council’s amenity standards
- Electrics, sockets and lighting
Which rules apply in Sandown?
Communal kitchen refits in Sandown 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:
- National rules ask for an adequate number of bathrooms, WCs and basins and suitably located kitchens; numeric ratios are set by each council.
- 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.
- Council standards often step up at 5 and 6 sharers, for example a separate WC at 5 and a second bathroom from 6.
How much do communal kitchen refits cost in Sandown?
| 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 Sandown 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 Sandown landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Sandown:
- Tired kitchens that are putting tenants off
- A licence condition about kitchen facilities
Questions about communal kitchen refits in Sandown
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 Sandown?
We cover the whole of Isle of Wight and work UK-wide. For Sandown the nearest towns on our list are Ryde (5 miles), Newport (Isle of Wight) (7 miles), Cowes (10 miles).
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Sandown?
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 Sandown?
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 Sandown
- Ryde · 5 mi
- Newport (Isle of Wight) · 7 mi
- Cowes · 10 mi
- Gosport · 10 mi
- Portsmouth · 11 mi
- Fareham · 14 mi
- All of Isle of Wight
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