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 Bonnyrigg 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
- Midlothian, Scotland
- Postcodes
- EH18, EH19, EH22 and EH24
- Location
- 6 miles south-east of Edinburgh
- Pricing region
- Scotland
What do communal kitchen refits in Bonnyrigg involve?
- Kitchen designed to your council’s amenity standards
- Lockable food storage for each sharer
- Extraction to outside
- Electrics, sockets and lighting
- Fridge and freezer space
Which rules apply in Bonnyrigg?
Here is what usually applies to a Bonnyrigg job of this kind. It is general information rather than legal advice, and the council’s written HMO standards have the final detail.
- 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.
How much do communal kitchen refits cost in Bonnyrigg?
| 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 |
Prices in Bonnyrigg are shown with our regional adjustment for Scotland (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 Bonnyrigg landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Bonnyrigg:
- A licence condition about kitchen facilities
- Tired kitchens that are putting tenants off
Questions about communal kitchen refits in Bonnyrigg
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 cover all of Bonnyrigg?
Yes. We work across Bonnyrigg and the EH18, EH19, EH22 and EH24 postcode areas, plus the rest of Midlothian. Nearby places we also cover include Dalkeith, Mayfield, Musselburgh.
Does a shared house in Bonnyrigg need an HMO licence?
Yes, if 3 or more people who are not from one or two families share amenities as their main home: every HMO in Scotland needs a licence from the council, lasting up to 3 years.
How much do communal kitchen refits cost in Bonnyrigg?
Our guide ranges for Scotland 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 Bonnyrigg
- Dalkeith · 2 mi
- Mayfield · 3 mi
- Musselburgh · 5 mi
- Penicuik · 6 mi
- Edinburgh · 6 mi
- Broxburn · 15 mi
- All of Midlothian
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