In short: 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 Lincolnshire we survey first, price each item separately and hand over the certificates and photos a council asks for.
- Nation
- England
- Pricing region
- East Midlands
- Postcode areas
- LN, PE, DN, NG
- Main towns
- Lincoln, Grimsby, Scunthorpe, Boston, Grantham
What do communal kitchen refits in Lincolnshire involve?
- Extraction to outside
- Extra sink, hob and oven where the numbers need it
- Durable worktops and flooring
- Heat detector and fire blanket
- Kitchen designed to your council’s amenity standards
- Electrics, sockets and lighting
Which rules apply in Lincolnshire?
- 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.
- BS 7671, the wiring standard, calls for arc fault detection devices in HMOs on new socket circuits, such as rewires and consumer unit changes.
- Smoke alarms on every storey with living accommodation and CO alarms by fixed combustion appliances (other than gas cookers) are required by law.
Councils in England can add additional licensing and Article 4 directions on top of the national rules. Check the council’s website for the exact address before you buy or start work.
How much do communal kitchen refits cost in Lincolnshire?
| 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 |
Typical time on site: 1–2 weeks. For a figure for your house, try the guide-price tool.
Communal kitchen refits by town in Lincolnshire
Questions about communal kitchen refits in Lincolnshire
How long does a kitchen refit take?
Usually one to two weeks, longer if walls move or the kitchen relocates.
Can kitchens be split between floors?
Yes, and in larger houses it often helps. A second kitchen can reduce pressure on one room and helps meet the ratios.
Do you carry out communal kitchen refits across Lincolnshire?
Yes, across the whole of Lincolnshire, including Lincoln, Grimsby, Scunthorpe.
Who licenses HMOs in Lincolnshire?
HMOs in Lincolnshire are licensed by the local council for the address. Where an area has several councils, each runs its own licensing and planning policies.
Other HMO services in Lincolnshire
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Lincolnshire
- Student HMO refurbishment in Lincolnshire
- Full HMO refurbishment in Lincolnshire
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Lincolnshire
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Lincolnshire
- House to HMO conversion in Lincolnshire
- EPC and energy upgrades in Lincolnshire
- Extensions for extra rooms in Lincolnshire