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 Kirkby 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
- L11, L32, L33 and L34
- Location
- 6 miles north-east of Liverpool
- Pricing region
- North West
What do communal kitchen refits in Kirkby involve?
- Electrics, sockets and lighting
- Lockable food storage for each sharer
- Extra sink, hob and oven where the numbers need it
- Extraction to outside
- Durable worktops and flooring
Which rules apply in Kirkby?
Communal kitchen refits in Kirkby must satisfy national law for England, the council’s written HMO standards and, where walls, drainage or fire separation change, the building rules. In short:
- 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 Kirkby?
| 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 |
Prices in Kirkby are shown with our regional adjustment for North West (below the UK average). Your quote is itemised and fixed in writing once the scope and specification are agreed.
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 Kirkby landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- More sharers than the current kitchen can serve
- Tired kitchens that are putting tenants off
Questions about communal kitchen refits in Kirkby
How long does a kitchen refit take?
Usually one to two weeks, longer if walls move or the kitchen relocates.
Which postcodes in Kirkby do you work in?
All of them, including L11, L32, L33 and L34, and the surrounding parts of Merseyside.
Does a shared house in Kirkby 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 Kirkby?
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.
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