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 North Lanarkshire, priced against the HMO rules for Scotland and the council’s own standards.
- Nation
- Scotland
- Pricing region
- Scotland
- Postcode areas
- ML, G
- Main towns
- Cumbernauld, Coatbridge, Airdrie, Motherwell, Wishaw
What do communal kitchen refits in North Lanarkshire involve?
- Fridge and freezer space
- Heat detector and fire blanket
- Electrics, sockets and lighting
- Extra sink, hob and oven where the numbers need it
- Extraction to outside
- Lockable food storage for each sharer
Which rules apply in North Lanarkshire?
- 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 North Lanarkshire?
| 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 North Lanarkshire
Questions about communal kitchen refits in North Lanarkshire
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.
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 North Lanarkshire?
Yes, across the whole of North Lanarkshire, including Cumbernauld, Coatbridge, Airdrie.
Who licenses HMOs in North Lanarkshire?
North Lanarkshire council licenses HMOs in its area. Every HMO in Scotland needs a licence.
Other HMO services in North Lanarkshire
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in North Lanarkshire
- Student HMO refurbishment in North Lanarkshire
- Full HMO refurbishment in North Lanarkshire
- Fire alarm and detection systems in North Lanarkshire
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in North Lanarkshire
- House to HMO conversion in North Lanarkshire
- Rewires and EICR remedials in North Lanarkshire
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in North Lanarkshire