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 Leicester (LE1, LE19, LE21 and LE87) 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. With students as well as working sharers renting in Leicester, we plan bigger jobs for the gap between academic-year tenancies where we can.
- Area
- Leicestershire, England
- Postcodes
- LE1, LE19, LE21 and LE87
- Location
- 34 miles east of Birmingham
- Council
- Leicester City Council
- Pricing region
- East Midlands
What do communal kitchen refits in Leicester involve?
- Extra sink, hob and oven where the numbers need it
- Lockable food storage for each sharer
- Kitchen designed to your council’s amenity standards
- Extraction to outside
- Heat detector and fire blanket
Which rules apply in Leicester?
Here is what usually applies to a Leicester job of this kind. It is general information rather than legal advice, and the council’s written HMO standards have the final detail.
- 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.
Leicester City Council: local HMO schemes
| Article 4 (HMO) | In force in part of the council area Directions in force from 20 Aug 2014 (Westcotes, Clarendon Park, Central) and a 2021 direction for West, East and South sub-areas in effect 28 Nov 2022; further extension 17 Feb 2023. |
|---|---|
| Additional licensing | No scheme found |
| Selective licensing | In force in part of the council area Parts of Braunstone Park & Rowley Fields, Fosse, Saffron, Spinney Hills, Stoneygate and Westcotes, 10 Oct 2022-9 Oct 2027 (supplementary designation for omitted streets from 29 Dec 2022). |
Schemes change. Check the council’s current pages for the exact address in Leicester before you buy or start work. Source: Leicester City Council HMO licensing page, checked 2026-10-31.
How much do communal kitchen refits cost in Leicester?
| 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 |
Use these as a starting point for budgeting. Access, condition and the council’s requirements in Leicester can move the figure either way, which is why we quote after seeing the house.
How long does it take?
Most jobs of this kind take 1–2 weeks. If a council deadline applies in Leicester, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
For student houses in Leicester, booking by spring is the safest way to make the summer gap.
When do Leicester landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- Tired kitchens that are putting tenants off
- A licence condition about kitchen facilities
Questions about communal kitchen refits in Leicester
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.
Do you cover all of Leicester?
Yes. We work across Leicester and the LE1, LE19, LE21 and LE87 postcode areas, plus the rest of Leicestershire. Nearby places we also cover include Oadby, Wigston Magna, Loughborough.
Which council covers HMOs in Leicester?
Leicester is covered by Leicester 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 Leicester?
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 Leicester
- Oadby · 3 mi
- Wigston Magna · 4 mi
- Loughborough · 9 mi
- Coalville · 12 mi
- Hinckley · 12 mi
- Melton Mowbray · 14 mi
- All of Leicestershire
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