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. In Norfolk we survey first, price each item separately and hand over the certificates and photos a council asks for.
- Nation
- England
- Pricing region
- East of England
- Postcode areas
- NR, PE, IP
- Main towns
- Norwich, Great Yarmouth, King's Lynn, Thetford, Bowthorpe
What do communal kitchen refits in Norfolk involve?
- Heat detector and fire blanket
- Electrics, sockets and lighting
- Lockable food storage for each sharer
- Extraction to outside
- Kitchen designed to your council’s amenity standards
- Durable worktops and flooring
Which rules apply in Norfolk?
- National rules ask for an adequate number of bathrooms, WCs and basins and suitably located kitchens; numeric ratios are set by each council.
- The Fire Safety Order 2005 applies to the common parts of HMOs, enforced by the fire and rescue authority.
- 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.
- 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.
Councils in England can add additional licensing and Article 4 directions on top of the national rules. Check the council’s website for the exact address before you buy or start work.
How much do communal kitchen refits cost in Norfolk?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communal HMO kitchen with extra cooking and sink capacity (our estimate from domestic ranges) | £8,000 – £18,000 | £8,500 – £19,100 | kitchen |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £850 – £2,100 | 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 Norfolk
Questions about communal kitchen refits in Norfolk
How long does a kitchen refit take?
Usually one to two weeks, longer if walls move or the kitchen relocates.
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.
Do you carry out communal kitchen refits across Norfolk?
Yes, across the whole of Norfolk, including Norwich, Great Yarmouth, King's Lynn.
Who licenses HMOs in Norfolk?
HMOs in Norfolk are licensed by the local council for the address. Where an area has several councils, each runs its own licensing and planning policies.
Other HMO services in Norfolk
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Norfolk
- Student HMO refurbishment in Norfolk
- Full HMO refurbishment in Norfolk
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Norfolk
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Norfolk
- House to HMO conversion in Norfolk
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Norfolk
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Norfolk