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 Motherwell (ML1 and ML4) 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 Lanarkshire, Scotland
- Postcodes
- ML1 and ML4
- Location
- 12 miles south-east of Glasgow
- Pricing region
- Scotland
What do communal kitchen refits in Motherwell involve?
- Electrics, sockets and lighting
- Fridge and freezer space
- Extra sink, hob and oven where the numbers need it
- Lockable food storage for each sharer
- Extraction to outside
Which rules apply in Motherwell?
Here is what usually applies to a Motherwell 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 Motherwell?
| 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 Motherwell 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 Motherwell landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Motherwell:
- Tired kitchens that are putting tenants off
- More sharers than the current kitchen can serve
Questions about communal kitchen refits in Motherwell
How long does a kitchen refit take?
Usually one to two weeks, longer if walls move or the kitchen relocates.
How far do you travel from Motherwell?
We cover the whole of North Lanarkshire and work UK-wide. For Motherwell the nearest towns on our list are Mossend (2 miles), Bellshill (2 miles), Hamilton (2 miles).
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Motherwell?
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 Motherwell?
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 Motherwell
- Mossend · 2 mi
- Bellshill · 2 mi
- Hamilton · 2 mi
- Meikle Earnock · 3 mi
- Wishaw · 3 mi
- Viewpark · 4 mi
- All of North Lanarkshire
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