An HMO kitchen refit designs and installs a shared kitchen with enough sinks, cookers, worktop, storage and fridge space for everyone in the house. Ashington is 14 miles north of Newcastle upon Tyne. We price communal kitchen refits there against England’s HMO rules and the council’s written HMO standards, so work is planned to the standard an inspection looks for.
- Area
- Northumberland, England
- Postcodes
- NE62 and NE63
- Location
- 14 miles north of Newcastle upon Tyne
- Pricing region
- North East
What do communal kitchen refits in Ashington involve?
- Kitchen designed to your council’s amenity standards
- Durable worktops and flooring
- Heat detector and fire blanket
- Extraction to outside
- Fridge and freezer space
Which rules apply in Ashington?
Communal kitchen refits in Ashington must satisfy national law for England, the council’s written HMO standards and, where walls, drainage or fire separation change, the building rules. In short:
- 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 Ashington?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communal HMO kitchen with extra cooking and sink capacity (our estimate from domestic ranges) | £8,000 – £18,000 | £7,350 – £16,550 | kitchen |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £740 – £1,850 | house |
Use these as a starting point for budgeting. Access, condition and the council’s requirements in Ashington can move the figure either way, which is why we quote after seeing the house.
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 Ashington landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- Tired kitchens that are putting tenants off
- A licence condition about kitchen facilities
Questions about communal kitchen refits in Ashington
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 Ashington?
We cover the whole of Northumberland and work UK-wide. For Ashington the nearest towns on our list are Blyth (4 miles), Cramlington (6 miles), Whitley Bay (11 miles).
Does a shared house in Ashington 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 Ashington?
Our guide ranges for North East 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 Ashington
- Blyth · 4 mi
- Cramlington · 6 mi
- Whitley Bay · 11 mi
- North Shields · 12 mi
- Tynemouth · 12 mi
- Gosforth · 12 mi
- All of Northumberland
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