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 Saltcoats (KA20, KA21 and KA22) 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.
- Area
- North Ayrshire, Scotland
- Postcodes
- KA20, KA21 and KA22
- Location
- 26 miles south-west of Glasgow
- Pricing region
- Scotland
What do communal kitchen refits in Saltcoats involve?
- Durable worktops and flooring
- Heat detector and fire blanket
- Extraction to outside
- Kitchen designed to your council’s amenity standards
- Lockable food storage for each sharer
Which rules apply in Saltcoats?
Communal kitchen refits in Saltcoats must satisfy national law for Scotland, the council’s written HMO standards and, where walls, drainage or fire separation change, the building rules. In short:
- 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 Saltcoats?
| 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 Saltcoats 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 Saltcoats landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- Tired kitchens that are putting tenants off
- More sharers than the current kitchen can serve
Questions about communal kitchen refits in Saltcoats
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 far do you travel from Saltcoats?
We cover the whole of North Ayrshire and work UK-wide. For Saltcoats the nearest towns on our list are Kilwinning (3 miles), Irvine (5 miles), Troon (8 miles).
Does a shared house in Saltcoats 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 Saltcoats?
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 Saltcoats
- Kilwinning · 3 mi
- Irvine · 5 mi
- Troon · 8 mi
- Kilmarnock · 11 mi
- Prestwick · 12 mi
- Ayr · 13 mi
- All of North Ayrshire
Other HMO services in Saltcoats
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Saltcoats
- Student HMO refurbishment in Saltcoats
- Full HMO refurbishment in Saltcoats
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Saltcoats
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Saltcoats
- House to HMO conversion in Saltcoats
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Saltcoats
- Ensuite installation in Saltcoats