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 Oadby we start with a measured survey, check the council’s written HMO standards for the number of sharers, and then price each item separately.
- Area
- Leicestershire, England
- Postcodes
- LE2
- Location
- 3 miles south-east of Leicester
- Pricing region
- East Midlands
What do communal kitchen refits in Oadby involve?
- Electrics, sockets and lighting
- Kitchen designed to your council’s amenity standards
- Extra sink, hob and oven where the numbers need it
- Fridge and freezer space
- Lockable food storage for each sharer
Which rules apply in Oadby?
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 Oadby before we price.
- National rules ask for an adequate number of bathrooms, WCs and basins and suitably located kitchens; numeric ratios are set by each council.
- Fire precautions follow a risk assessment; the LACORS Housing – Fire Safety guide (2008) is guidance, not law, but many councils base their standards on it.
- 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 Oadby?
| 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 Oadby 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.
When do Oadby landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Oadby:
- A licence condition about kitchen facilities
- More sharers than the current kitchen can serve
Questions about communal kitchen refits in Oadby
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 Oadby?
We cover the whole of Leicestershire and work UK-wide. For Oadby the nearest towns on our list are Wigston Magna (2 miles), Leicester (3 miles), Market Harborough (11 miles).
Does a shared house in Oadby 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 Oadby?
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 Oadby
- Wigston Magna · 2 mi
- Leicester · 3 mi
- Market Harborough · 11 mi
- Loughborough · 12 mi
- Hinckley · 13 mi
- Melton Mowbray · 14 mi
- All of Leicestershire