An HMO kitchen refit designs and installs a shared kitchen with enough sinks, cookers, worktop, storage and fridge space for everyone in the house. Fylde is 10 miles north-west 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
- FY6, PR3 and PR4
- Location
- 10 miles north-west of Preston
- Pricing region
- North West
What do communal kitchen refits in Fylde involve?
- Lockable food storage for each sharer
- Electrics, sockets and lighting
- Extra sink, hob and oven where the numbers need it
- Fridge and freezer space
- Kitchen designed to your council’s amenity standards
Which rules apply in Fylde?
Communal kitchen refits in Fylde 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:
- 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.
- 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.
- Smoke alarms on every storey with living accommodation and CO alarms by fixed combustion appliances (other than gas cookers) are required by law.
How much do communal kitchen refits cost in Fylde?
| 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 |
These are typical ranges including VAT, adjusted for North West, where costs run below the UK average. The fixed price for a house in Fylde 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 Fylde landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- More sharers than the current kitchen can serve
- Tired kitchens that are putting tenants off
Questions about communal kitchen refits in Fylde
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.
How far do you travel from Fylde?
We cover the whole of Lancashire and work UK-wide. For Fylde the nearest towns on our list are Thornton-Cleveleys (5 miles), Blackpool (6 miles), Lytham St Annes (7 miles).
Does a shared house in Fylde 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 Fylde?
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.
Communal kitchen refits near Fylde
- Thornton-Cleveleys · 5 mi
- Blackpool · 6 mi
- Lytham St Annes · 7 mi
- Fleetwood · 7 mi
- Preston · 10 mi
- Leyland · 13 mi
- All of Lancashire