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 Midlothian, priced against the HMO rules for Scotland and the council’s own standards.
- Nation
- Scotland
- Pricing region
- Scotland
- Postcode areas
- EH
- Main towns
- Bonnyrigg, Penicuik, Mayfield, Dalkeith
What do communal kitchen refits in Midlothian involve?
- Heat detector and fire blanket
- Fridge and freezer space
- Extra sink, hob and oven where the numbers need it
- Extraction to outside
- Durable worktops and flooring
- Lockable food storage for each sharer
Which rules apply in Midlothian?
- Kitchen, WC and bathroom ratios come from council standards; one WC and one bath or shower per 5 people is a common figure.
- Councils set HMO fire standards through licence conditions, often including emergency lighting in larger HMOs.
- An EICR before the first let and at least every 5 years, with C1 and C2 items fixed, PAT testing of supplied appliances and RCD protection.
Scottish councils set their own HMO licence standards and planning policies. Every HMO needs a licence, so check the council’s standards before you design the layout.
How much do communal kitchen refits cost in Midlothian?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communal HMO kitchen with extra cooking and sink capacity (our estimate from domestic ranges) | £8,000 – £18,000 | £7,600 – £17,100 | kitchen |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £760 – £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 Midlothian
Questions about communal kitchen refits in Midlothian
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 long does a kitchen refit take?
Usually one to two weeks, longer if walls move or the kitchen relocates.
Do you carry out communal kitchen refits across Midlothian?
Yes, across the whole of Midlothian, including Bonnyrigg, Penicuik, Mayfield.
Who licenses HMOs in Midlothian?
Midlothian council licenses HMOs in its area. Every HMO in Scotland needs a licence.
Other HMO services in Midlothian
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Midlothian
- Student HMO refurbishment in Midlothian
- Full HMO refurbishment in Midlothian
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Midlothian
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Midlothian
- House to HMO conversion in Midlothian
- EPC and energy upgrades in Midlothian
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Midlothian