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 Rushden, a town of about 38,000 people in Northamptonshire, the work is planned around the HMO rules for England and the council’s written HMO standards.
- Area
- Northamptonshire, England
- Postcodes
- NN10 and NN29
- Location
- 25 miles south-west of Peterborough
- Pricing region
- East Midlands
What do communal kitchen refits in Rushden involve?
- Kitchen designed to your council’s amenity standards
- Fridge and freezer space
- Extra sink, hob and oven where the numbers need it
- Extraction to outside
- Heat detector and fire blanket
Which rules apply in Rushden?
Here is what usually applies to a Rushden job of this kind. It is general information rather than legal advice, and the council’s written HMO standards have the final detail.
- 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.
- 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.
- The Fire Safety Order 2005 applies to the common parts of HMOs, enforced by the fire and rescue authority.
How much do communal kitchen refits cost in Rushden?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communal HMO kitchen with extra cooking and sink capacity (our estimate from domestic ranges) | £8,000 – £18,000 | £7,750 – £17,450 | kitchen |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £780 – £1,950 | house |
Prices in Rushden are shown with our regional adjustment for East Midlands (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 Rushden landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Rushden:
- A licence condition about kitchen facilities
- More sharers than the current kitchen can serve
Questions about communal kitchen refits in Rushden
How long does a kitchen refit take?
Usually one to two weeks, longer if walls move or the kitchen relocates.
Do you cover all of Rushden?
Yes. We work across Rushden and the NN10 and NN29 postcode areas, plus the rest of Northamptonshire. Nearby places we also cover include Wellingborough, Kettering, Bedford.
Does a shared house in Rushden need an HMO licence?
In England, a mandatory licence is needed for 5 or more people from 2 or more households. Smaller HMOs can need a licence where the council runs additional licensing, which is common in towns with many shared houses. Check the council’s website for the address.
How much do communal kitchen refits cost in Rushden?
Our guide ranges for East Midlands 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 Rushden
- Wellingborough · 4 mi
- Kettering · 9 mi
- Bedford · 12 mi
- Northampton · 12 mi
- Kempston Hardwick · 14 mi
- Corby · 15 mi
- All of Northamptonshire
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