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 Ashford (Kent) (TN24) 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
- Kent, England
- Postcodes
- TN24
- Location
- 49 miles north-east of Brighton
- Pricing region
- South East
What do communal kitchen refits in Ashford (Kent) involve?
- Heat detector and fire blanket
- Lockable food storage for each sharer
- Fridge and freezer space
- Durable worktops and flooring
- Electrics, sockets and lighting
Which rules apply in Ashford (Kent)?
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 Ashford (Kent) before we price.
- National rules ask for an adequate number of bathrooms, WCs and basins and suitably located kitchens; numeric ratios are set by each council.
- The Fire Safety Order 2005 applies to the common parts of HMOs, enforced by the fire and rescue authority.
- BS 7671, the wiring standard, calls for arc fault detection devices in HMOs on new socket circuits, such as rewires and consumer unit changes.
- 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 Ashford (Kent)?
| 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 Ashford (Kent) 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?
Allow 1–2 weeks on site for a typical job. Drawings, approvals and long-lead items such as kitchens or fire door sets are booked before we start.
When do Ashford (Kent) landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Ashford (Kent):
- Tired kitchens that are putting tenants off
- More sharers than the current kitchen can serve
Questions about communal kitchen refits in Ashford (Kent)
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 cover all of Ashford (Kent)?
Yes. We work across Ashford (Kent) and the TN24 postcode areas, plus the rest of Kent. Nearby places we also cover include Faversham, Canterbury, Folkestone.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Ashford (Kent)?
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 Ashford (Kent)?
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 Ashford (Kent)
- Faversham · 12 mi
- Canterbury · 13 mi
- Folkestone · 13 mi
- Sittingbourne · 15 mi
- Whitstable · 16 mi
- Maidstone · 18 mi
- All of Kent
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