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 Coalville, a town of about 38,000 people in Leicestershire, the work is planned around the HMO rules for England and the council’s written HMO standards.
- Area
- Leicestershire, England
- Postcodes
- LE67
- Location
- 12 miles north-west of Leicester
- Pricing region
- East Midlands
What do communal kitchen refits in Coalville involve?
- Heat detector and fire blanket
- Extraction to outside
- Fridge and freezer space
- Durable worktops and flooring
- Extra sink, hob and oven where the numbers need it
Which rules apply in Coalville?
Here is what usually applies to a Coalville job of this kind. It is general information rather than legal advice, and the council’s written HMO standards have the final detail.
- National rules ask for an adequate number of bathrooms, WCs and basins and suitably located kitchens; numeric ratios are set by each council.
- 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.
- 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 Coalville?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communal HMO kitchen with extra cooking and sink capacity (our estimate from domestic ranges) | £8,000 – £18,000 | £7,750 – £17,450 | kitchen |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £780 – £1,950 | house |
These are typical ranges including VAT, adjusted for East Midlands, where costs run below the UK average. The fixed price for a house in Coalville 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 Coalville landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Coalville:
- More sharers than the current kitchen can serve
- A licence condition about kitchen facilities
Questions about communal kitchen refits in Coalville
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 Coalville?
We cover the whole of Leicestershire and work UK-wide. For Coalville the nearest towns on our list are Loughborough (8 miles), Swadlincote (9 miles), Leicester (12 miles).
Does a shared house in Coalville 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 Coalville?
Our guide ranges for East Midlands 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 Coalville
- Loughborough · 8 mi
- Swadlincote · 9 mi
- Leicester · 12 mi
- Hinckley · 13 mi
- Burton upon Trent · 13 mi
- Long Eaton · 13 mi
- All of Leicestershire
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