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 Boston (PE21 and PE22) 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
- Lincolnshire, England
- Postcodes
- PE21 and PE22
- Location
- 27 miles south-east of Lincoln
- Pricing region
- East Midlands
What do communal kitchen refits in Boston involve?
- Extra sink, hob and oven where the numbers need it
- Lockable food storage for each sharer
- Fridge and freezer space
- Heat detector and fire blanket
- Kitchen designed to your council’s amenity standards
Which rules apply in Boston?
Here is what usually applies to a Boston 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.
- 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 Boston?
| 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 Boston can move the figure either way, which is why we quote after seeing the house.
How long does it take?
Allow 1–2 weeks on site for a typical job. Drawings, approvals and long-lead items such as kitchens or fire door sets are booked before we start.
When do Boston landlords need it?
Landlords in Boston most often ask us for this when:
- Tired kitchens that are putting tenants off
- A licence condition about kitchen facilities
Questions about communal kitchen refits in Boston
How big does an HMO kitchen need to be?
Councils set their own standards, usually as a minimum floor area and a number of sinks, cookers and worktop lengths per number of sharers. We design to the standard for your address.
Which postcodes in Boston do you work in?
All of them, including PE21 and PE22, and the surrounding parts of Lincolnshire.
Does a shared house in Boston 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 Boston?
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 Boston
- Spalding · 14 mi
- Skegness · 19 mi
- Wisbech · 23 mi
- King's Lynn · 23 mi
- Grantham · 26 mi
- Lincoln · 27 mi
- All of Lincolnshire
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