An HMO kitchen refit designs and installs a shared kitchen with enough sinks, cookers, worktop, storage and fridge space for everyone in the house. In Rawtenstall, a town of about 23,000 people in Lancashire, the work is planned around the HMO rules for England and the council’s written HMO standards.
- Area
- Lancashire, England
- Postcodes
- BB4
- Location
- 15 miles north of Manchester
- Pricing region
- North West
What do communal kitchen refits in Rawtenstall involve?
- Heat detector and fire blanket
- Durable worktops and flooring
- Fridge and freezer space
- Lockable food storage for each sharer
- Extra sink, hob and oven where the numbers need it
Which rules apply in Rawtenstall?
Communal kitchen refits in Rawtenstall 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.
- 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 Rawtenstall?
| 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 Rawtenstall follows a site visit.
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.
When do Rawtenstall landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Rawtenstall:
- A licence condition about kitchen facilities
- Tired kitchens that are putting tenants off
Questions about communal kitchen refits in Rawtenstall
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 Rawtenstall?
We cover the whole of Lancashire and work UK-wide. For Rawtenstall the nearest towns on our list are Rossendale (1 miles), Accrington (5 miles), Bury (7 miles).
Does a shared house in Rawtenstall 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 Rawtenstall?
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 Rawtenstall
- Rossendale · 1 mi
- Accrington · 5 mi
- Bury · 7 mi
- Burnley · 7 mi
- Darwen · 7 mi
- Rochdale · 8 mi
- All of Lancashire
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