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 Skegness (PE25) 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
- PE25
- Location
- 37 miles east of Lincoln
- Pricing region
- East Midlands
What do communal kitchen refits in Skegness involve?
- Extra sink, hob and oven where the numbers need it
- Extraction to outside
- Kitchen designed to your council’s amenity standards
- Heat detector and fire blanket
- Fridge and freezer space
Which rules apply in Skegness?
Here is what usually applies to a Skegness 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.
- BS 7671, the wiring standard, calls for arc fault detection devices in HMOs on new socket circuits, such as rewires and consumer unit changes.
- The Fire Safety Order 2005 applies to the common parts of HMOs, enforced by the fire and rescue authority.
How much do communal kitchen refits cost in Skegness?
| 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 Skegness 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 Skegness landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Skegness:
- More sharers than the current kitchen can serve
- A licence condition about kitchen facilities
Questions about communal kitchen refits in Skegness
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.
How far do you travel from Skegness?
We cover the whole of Lincolnshire and work UK-wide. For Skegness the nearest towns on our list are Boston (19 miles), King's Lynn (27 miles), Spalding (32 miles).
Does a shared house in Skegness 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 Skegness?
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 Skegness
- Boston · 19 mi
- King's Lynn · 27 mi
- Spalding · 32 mi
- Cleethorpes · 33 mi
- Grimsby · 34 mi
- Wisbech · 34 mi
- All of Lincolnshire
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