- Nation
- England
- Pricing region
- East Midlands
- Postcode areas
- NG, DN, S, LE
- Main towns
- Nottingham, Mansfield, Worksop, Newark on Trent, Arnold
What do communal kitchen refits in Nottinghamshire involve?
- Fridge and freezer space
- Extra sink, hob and oven where the numbers need it
- Extraction to outside
- Lockable food storage for each sharer
- Durable worktops and flooring
- Kitchen designed to your council’s amenity standards
Which rules apply in Nottinghamshire?
- Council standards often step up at 5 and 6 sharers, for example a separate WC at 5 and a second bathroom from 6.
- The Fire Safety Order 2005 applies to the common parts of HMOs, enforced by the fire and rescue authority.
- BS 7671, the wiring standard, calls for arc fault detection devices in HMOs on new socket circuits, such as rewires and consumer unit changes.
- Smoke alarms on every storey with living accommodation and CO alarms by fixed combustion appliances (other than gas cookers) are required by law.
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 Nottinghamshire?
| 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 |
Typical time on site: 1–2 weeks. For a figure for your house, try the guide-price tool.
Communal kitchen refits by town in Nottinghamshire
- Nottingham
- Mansfield
- Worksop
- Newark on Trent
- Arnold
- West Bridgford
- Sutton in Ashfield
- Hucknall
- Kirkby in Ashfield
- Retford
Questions about communal kitchen refits in Nottinghamshire
How long does a kitchen refit take?
Usually one to two weeks, longer if walls move or the kitchen relocates.
How big does an HMO kitchen need to be?
Councils set their own standards, usually as a minimum floor area and a number of sinks, cookers and worktop lengths per number of sharers. We design to the standard for your address.
Do you carry out communal kitchen refits across Nottinghamshire?
Yes, across the whole of Nottinghamshire, including Nottingham, Mansfield, Worksop.
Who licenses HMOs in Nottinghamshire?
HMOs in Nottinghamshire are licensed by the local council for the address. Where an area has several councils, each runs its own licensing and planning policies.
Other HMO services in Nottinghamshire
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Nottinghamshire
- Student HMO refurbishment in Nottinghamshire
- Full HMO refurbishment in Nottinghamshire
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Nottinghamshire
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Nottinghamshire
- House to HMO conversion in Nottinghamshire
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Nottinghamshire
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Nottinghamshire