An HMO kitchen refit designs and installs a shared kitchen with enough sinks, cookers, worktop, storage and fridge space for everyone in the house. Landlords in Skelmersdale (WN8) usually come to us with a council letter, a fire risk assessment or a house they have just bought. We price from whichever you have.
- Area
- Lancashire, England
- Postcodes
- WN8
- Location
- 13 miles north-east of Liverpool
- Pricing region
- North West
What do communal kitchen refits in Skelmersdale involve?
- Extraction to outside
- Durable worktops and flooring
- Electrics, sockets and lighting
- Lockable food storage for each sharer
- Kitchen designed to your council’s amenity standards
Which rules apply in Skelmersdale?
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 Skelmersdale 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.
How much do communal kitchen refits cost in Skelmersdale?
| 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 Skelmersdale follows a site visit.
How long does it take?
Most jobs of this kind take 1–2 weeks. If a council deadline applies in Skelmersdale, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Skelmersdale landlords need it?
Landlords in Skelmersdale 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 Skelmersdale
How long does a kitchen refit take?
Usually one to two weeks, longer if walls move or the kitchen relocates.
How far do you travel from Skelmersdale?
We cover the whole of Lancashire and work UK-wide. For Skelmersdale the nearest towns on our list are Ormskirk (5 miles), Wigan (6 miles), Kirkby (7 miles).
Does a shared house in Skelmersdale 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 Skelmersdale?
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 Skelmersdale
- Ormskirk · 5 mi
- Wigan · 6 mi
- Kirkby · 7 mi
- Ashton in Makerfield · 7 mi
- St Helens · 7 mi
- Maghull · 7 mi
- All of Lancashire
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