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. We carry this out across Merseyside, priced against the HMO rules for England and the council’s own standards.
- Nation
- England
- Pricing region
- North West
- Postcode areas
- L, CH, WA, PR
- Main towns
- Liverpool, Birkenhead, St Helens, Southport, Wallasey
What do communal kitchen refits in Merseyside involve?
- Lockable food storage for each sharer
- Durable worktops and flooring
- Extra sink, hob and oven where the numbers need it
- Fridge and freezer space
- Extraction to outside
- Heat detector and fire blanket
Which rules apply in Merseyside?
- 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 Merseyside?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communal HMO kitchen with extra cooking and sink capacity (our estimate from domestic ranges) | £8,000 – £18,000 | £7,700 – £17,300 | kitchen |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £770 – £1,900 | 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 Merseyside
- Liverpool
- Birkenhead
- St Helens
- Southport
- Wallasey
- Bootle
- Bebington
- Huyton
- Kirkby
- Prescot
- Heswall
- Maghull
- Ashton in Makerfield
- Newton-le-Willows
- Formby
- Litherland
- Speke
- Garston
- Halewood
Questions about communal kitchen refits in Merseyside
How long does a kitchen refit take?
Usually one to two weeks, longer if walls move or the kitchen relocates.
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 carry out communal kitchen refits across Merseyside?
Yes, across the whole of Merseyside, including Liverpool, Birkenhead, St Helens.
Who licenses HMOs in Merseyside?
HMOs in Merseyside 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 Merseyside
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Merseyside
- Student HMO refurbishment in Merseyside
- Full HMO refurbishment in Merseyside
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Merseyside
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Merseyside
- House to HMO conversion in Merseyside
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Merseyside
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Merseyside