- Nation
- England
- Pricing region
- North West
- Postcode areas
- PR, BB, LA, FY
- Main towns
- Preston, Burnley, Blackburn, Blackpool, Fylde
What do communal kitchen refits in Lancashire involve?
- Durable worktops and flooring
- Lockable food storage for each sharer
- Fridge and freezer space
- Extraction to outside
- Heat detector and fire blanket
- Kitchen designed to your council’s amenity standards
Which rules apply in Lancashire?
- Council standards often step up at 5 and 6 sharers, for example a separate WC at 5 and a second bathroom from 6.
- Fire precautions follow a risk assessment; the LACORS Housing – Fire Safety guide (2008) is guidance, not law, but many councils base their standards on it.
- BS 7671, the wiring standard, calls for arc fault detection devices in HMOs on new socket circuits, such as rewires and consumer unit changes.
- Smoke alarms on every storey with living accommodation and CO alarms by fixed combustion appliances (other than gas cookers) are required by law.
- The Fire Safety Order 2005 applies to the common parts of HMOs, enforced by the fire and rescue authority.
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 Lancashire?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communal HMO kitchen with extra cooking and sink capacity (our estimate from domestic ranges) | £8,000 – £18,000 | £7,700 – £17,300 | kitchen |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £770 – £1,900 | house |
Typical time on site: 1–2 weeks. For a figure for your house, try the guide-price tool.
Communal kitchen refits by town in Lancashire
- Preston
- Burnley
- Blackburn
- Blackpool
- Fylde
- Rossendale
- Morecambe
- Lancaster
- Lytham St Annes
- Skelmersdale
- Leyland
- Accrington
- Chorley
- Darwen
- Thornton-Cleveleys
- Nelson (Lancashire)
- Fleetwood
- Ormskirk
- Rawtenstall
- Colne
Questions about communal kitchen refits in Lancashire
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.
Can kitchens be split between floors?
Yes, and in larger houses it often helps. A second kitchen can reduce pressure on one room and helps meet the ratios.
Do you carry out communal kitchen refits across Lancashire?
Yes, across the whole of Lancashire, including Preston, Burnley, Blackburn.
Who licenses HMOs in Lancashire?
HMOs in Lancashire are licensed by the local council for the address. Where an area has several councils, each runs its own licensing and planning policies.
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