An HMO kitchen refit designs and installs a shared kitchen with enough sinks, cookers, worktop, storage and fridge space for everyone in the house. For a house in Lancaster we start with a measured survey, check the council’s written HMO standards for the number of sharers, and then price each item separately. Lancaster has a university population, so many shared houses are let to students on yearly tenancies, and summer is the main window for works.
- Area
- Lancashire, England
- Postcodes
- LA1, LA2 and LA4
- Location
- 20 miles north of Preston
- Council
- Lancaster City Council
- Pricing region
- North West
What do communal kitchen refits in Lancaster involve?
- Lockable food storage for each sharer
- Extra sink, hob and oven where the numbers need it
- Extraction to outside
- Heat detector and fire blanket
- Durable worktops and flooring
Which rules apply in Lancaster?
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 Lancaster 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.
- The Fire Safety Order 2005 applies to the common parts of HMOs, enforced by the fire and rescue authority.
- 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.
Lancaster City Council: local HMO schemes
| Article 4 (HMO) | In force in part of the council area Small-HMO Article 4 Direction for Bulk, Castle, John O'Gaunt, Marsh, Scotforth East/West, Skerton East/West wards and Galgate; in force 10 Nov 2021. |
|---|---|
| Additional licensing | Not confirmed: check with the council |
| Selective licensing | Not confirmed: check with the council |
Schemes change. Check the council’s current pages for the exact address in Lancaster before you buy or start work. Source: Lancaster City Council HMO licensing page, checked 2026-10-31.
How much do communal kitchen refits cost in Lancaster?
| 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 Lancaster can move the figure either way, which is why we quote after seeing the house.
How long does it take?
Typical time on site: 1–2 weeks. We agree the programme with you before starting and send photo updates as the work progresses.
For student houses in Lancaster, booking by spring is the safest way to make the summer gap.
When do Lancaster landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- A licence condition about kitchen facilities
- Tired kitchens that are putting tenants off
Questions about communal kitchen refits in Lancaster
How big does an HMO kitchen need to be?
Councils set their own standards, usually as a minimum floor area and a number of sinks, cookers and worktop lengths per number of sharers. We design to the standard for your address.
Do you cover all of Lancaster?
Yes. We work across Lancaster and the LA1, LA2 and LA4 postcode areas, plus the rest of Lancashire. Nearby places we also cover include Morecambe, Fleetwood, Thornton-Cleveleys.
Which council covers HMOs in Lancaster?
Lancaster is covered by Lancaster City Council. We read the council’s written HMO standards before pricing, and you should check the licence position for the exact address.
How much do communal kitchen refits cost in Lancaster?
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 Lancaster
- Morecambe · 3 mi
- Fleetwood · 12 mi
- Thornton-Cleveleys · 15 mi
- Fylde · 15 mi
- Barrow in Furness · 18 mi
- Blackpool · 19 mi
- All of Lancashire
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