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 Redcar (TS10) 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 Yorkshire, England
- Postcodes
- TS10
- Location
- 33 miles south-east of Newcastle upon Tyne
- Pricing region
- Yorkshire and the Humber
What do communal kitchen refits in Redcar involve?
- Kitchen designed to your council’s amenity standards
- Heat detector and fire blanket
- Electrics, sockets and lighting
- Fridge and freezer space
- Extra sink, hob and oven where the numbers need it
Which rules apply in Redcar?
Here is what usually applies to a Redcar job of this kind. It is general information rather than legal advice, and the council’s written HMO standards have the final detail.
- 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.
How much do communal kitchen refits cost in Redcar?
| 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 Redcar are shown with our regional adjustment for Yorkshire and the Humber (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 Redcar landlords need it?
Landlords in Redcar most often ask us for this when:
- More sharers than the current kitchen can serve
- A licence condition about kitchen facilities
Questions about communal kitchen refits in Redcar
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 Redcar?
We cover the whole of North Yorkshire and work UK-wide. For Redcar the nearest towns on our list are Middlesbrough (8 miles), Hartlepool (8 miles), Billingham (9 miles).
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Redcar?
With the local council for the address. 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 Redcar?
Our guide ranges for Yorkshire and the Humber 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 Redcar
- Middlesbrough · 8 mi
- Hartlepool · 8 mi
- Billingham · 9 mi
- Stockton-on-Tees · 11 mi
- Thornaby-on-Tees · 11 mi
- Peterlee · 15 mi
- All of North Yorkshire