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 Formby 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
- Merseyside, England
- Postcodes
- L37 and L38
- Location
- 11 miles north of Liverpool
- Pricing region
- North West
What do communal kitchen refits in Formby involve?
- Durable worktops and flooring
- Electrics, sockets and lighting
- Extra sink, hob and oven where the numbers need it
- Lockable food storage for each sharer
- Kitchen designed to your council’s amenity standards
Which rules apply in Formby?
Here is what usually applies to a Formby job of this kind. It is general information rather than legal advice, and the council’s written HMO standards have the final detail.
- National rules ask for an adequate number of bathrooms, WCs and basins and suitably located kitchens; numeric ratios are set by each council.
- 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.
- 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 Formby?
| 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 |
These are typical ranges including VAT, adjusted for North West, where costs run below the UK average. The fixed price for a house in Formby follows a site visit.
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 Formby landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- Tired kitchens that are putting tenants off
- More sharers than the current kitchen can serve
Questions about communal kitchen refits in Formby
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 Formby?
We cover the whole of Merseyside and work UK-wide. For Formby the nearest towns on our list are Maghull (6 miles), Southport (7 miles), Bootle (7 miles).
Does a shared house in Formby 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 Formby?
Our guide ranges for North West 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 Formby
- Maghull · 6 mi
- Southport · 7 mi
- Bootle · 7 mi
- Litherland · 7 mi
- Ormskirk · 8 mi
- Kirkby · 9 mi
- All of Merseyside
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