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 Mayfield 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
- EH19, EH22 and EH23
- Location
- 8 miles south-east of Edinburgh
- Pricing region
- Scotland
What do communal kitchen refits in Mayfield involve?
- Kitchen designed to your council’s amenity standards
- Durable worktops and flooring
- Extraction to outside
- Heat detector and fire blanket
- Electrics, sockets and lighting
Which rules apply in Mayfield?
The rules below are the Scotland-wide position for this kind of work. Councils add their own standards and schemes on top, so we always check the address in Mayfield before we price.
- 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 Mayfield?
| 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 |
Use these as a starting point for budgeting. Access, condition and the council’s requirements in Mayfield can move the figure either way, which is why we quote after seeing the house.
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 Mayfield landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Mayfield:
- A licence condition about kitchen facilities
- More sharers than the current kitchen can serve
Questions about communal kitchen refits in Mayfield
How long does a kitchen refit take?
Usually one to two weeks, longer if walls move or the kitchen relocates.
Do you cover all of Mayfield?
Yes. We work across Mayfield and the EH19, EH22 and EH23 postcode areas, plus the rest of Midlothian. Nearby places we also cover include Dalkeith, Bonnyrigg, Musselburgh.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Mayfield?
With the local council for the address. 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 Mayfield?
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 Mayfield
- Dalkeith · 2 mi
- Bonnyrigg · 3 mi
- Musselburgh · 5 mi
- Penicuik · 8 mi
- Edinburgh · 8 mi
- Broxburn · 17 mi
- All of Midlothian
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