An HMO kitchen refit designs and installs a shared kitchen with enough sinks, cookers, worktop, storage and fridge space for everyone in the house. Chorley is 9 miles south-east of Preston. We price communal kitchen refits there against England’s HMO rules and the council’s written HMO standards, so work is planned to the standard an inspection looks for.
- Area
- Lancashire, England
- Postcodes
- PR7
- Location
- 9 miles south-east of Preston
- Pricing region
- North West
What do communal kitchen refits in Chorley involve?
- Extraction to outside
- Extra sink, hob and oven where the numbers need it
- Durable worktops and flooring
- Heat detector and fire blanket
- Fridge and freezer space
Which rules apply in Chorley?
Communal kitchen refits in Chorley 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.
- 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.
- 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 Chorley?
| 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 |
Use these as a starting point for budgeting. Access, condition and the council’s requirements in Chorley can move the figure either way, which is why we quote after seeing the house.
How long does it take?
Most jobs of this kind take 1–2 weeks. If a council deadline applies in Chorley, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Chorley landlords need it?
Landlords in Chorley most often ask us for this when:
- A licence condition about kitchen facilities
- Tired kitchens that are putting tenants off
Questions about communal kitchen refits in Chorley
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 Chorley do you work in?
All of them, including PR7, and the surrounding parts of Lancashire.
Does a shared house in Chorley 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 Chorley?
Our guide ranges for North West 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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