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 Saint Peters (CT9 and CT10) 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
- CT9 and CT10
- Pricing region
- South East
What do communal kitchen refits in Saint Peters involve?
- Electrics, sockets and lighting
- Lockable food storage for each sharer
- Extraction to outside
- Fridge and freezer space
- Heat detector and fire blanket
Which rules apply in Saint Peters?
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 Saint Peters 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 Saint Peters?
| 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 |
These are typical ranges including VAT, adjusted for South East, where costs run above the UK average. The fixed price for a house in Saint Peters follows a site visit.
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 Saint Peters landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- Tired kitchens that are putting tenants off
- More sharers than the current kitchen can serve
Questions about communal kitchen refits in Saint Peters
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.
Which postcodes in Saint Peters do you work in?
All of them, including CT9 and CT10, and the surrounding parts of Kent.
Does a shared house in Saint Peters 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 Saint Peters?
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.
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