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 Liverpool (L1, L2, L3 and L5) 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. Liverpool has a university population, so many shared houses are let to students on yearly tenancies, and summer is the main window for works.
- Area
- Merseyside, England
- Postcodes
- L1, L2, L3 and L5
- Location
- 31 miles west of Manchester
- Council
- Liverpool City Council
- Pricing region
- North West
What do communal kitchen refits in Liverpool involve?
- Fridge and freezer space
- Lockable food storage for each sharer
- Heat detector and fire blanket
- Extra sink, hob and oven where the numbers need it
- Durable worktops and flooring
Which rules apply in Liverpool?
The rules below are the England-wide position for this kind of work. Councils add their own standards and schemes on top, so we always check the address in Liverpool before we price.
- Council standards often step up at 5 and 6 sharers, for example a separate WC at 5 and a second bathroom from 6.
- Fire precautions follow a risk assessment; the LACORS Housing – Fire Safety guide (2008) is guidance, not law, but many councils base their standards on it.
- 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.
Liverpool City Council: local HMO schemes
| Article 4 (HMO) | In force in part of the council area Existing C3-C4 directions cover the city centre and parts of nine wards (in force June 2021) plus the Dales area of Greenbank (2018). Cabinet approved city-wide directions on 13 Oct 2026 (five immediate areas, rest of city intended Oct 2027) but the decision was called in for scrutiny on 29 Oct 2026 and is not yet in force. |
|---|---|
| Additional licensing | No scheme found |
| Selective licensing | In force in part of the council area Selective licensing 1 Apr 2022-31 Mar 2027 covering c.80% of private rented homes; consultation ran 27 Jul-5 Oct 2026 on a 2027-2032 renewal (city-wide or targeted options), no decision yet. |
Schemes change. Check the council’s current pages for the exact address in Liverpool before you buy or start work. Source: Liverpool City Council HMO licensing page, checked 2026-10-31.
How much do communal kitchen refits cost in Liverpool?
| 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 |
Use these as a starting point for budgeting. Access, condition and the council’s requirements in Liverpool 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.
If the house is let to students, we work backwards from the next tenancy start date in Liverpool.
When do Liverpool landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- A licence condition about kitchen facilities
- Tired kitchens that are putting tenants off
Questions about communal kitchen refits in Liverpool
How long does a kitchen refit take?
Usually one to two weeks, longer if walls move or the kitchen relocates.
Which postcodes in Liverpool do you work in?
All of them, including L1, L2, L3 and L5, and the surrounding parts of Merseyside.
Which council covers HMOs in Liverpool?
Liverpool is covered by Liverpool City Council. We read the council’s written HMO standards before pricing, and you should check the licence position for the exact address.
How much do communal kitchen refits cost in Liverpool?
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 Liverpool
- Birkenhead · 2 mi
- Wallasey · 4 mi
- Litherland · 4 mi
- Bootle · 4 mi
- Bebington · 4 mi
- Huyton · 6 mi
- All of Merseyside
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