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 Nottingham (NG1, NG2, NG3 and NG7) 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. With students as well as working sharers renting in Nottingham, we plan bigger jobs for the gap between academic-year tenancies where we can.
- Area
- Nottinghamshire, England
- Postcodes
- NG1, NG2, NG3 and NG7
- Location
- 22 miles north of Leicester
- Council
- Nottingham City Council
- Pricing region
- East Midlands
What do communal kitchen refits in Nottingham involve?
- Extra sink, hob and oven where the numbers need it
- Extraction to outside
- Lockable food storage for each sharer
- Fridge and freezer space
- Electrics, sockets and lighting
Which rules apply in Nottingham?
Here is what usually applies to a Nottingham 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.
- Fire precautions follow a risk assessment; the LACORS Housing – Fire Safety guide (2008) is guidance, not law, but many councils base their standards on it.
- 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.
Nottingham City Council: local HMO schemes
| Article 4 (HMO) | In force across the council area City-wide Article 4 Direction (C3 to C4) in force since 11 Mar 2012. |
|---|---|
| Additional licensing | In force in part of the council area Additional licensing in 20 wards 1 Jan 2024-31 Dec 2028. |
| Selective licensing | In force in part of the council area Selective licensing in 16 wards 1 Dec 2023-30 Nov 2028. |
Schemes change. Check the council’s current pages for the exact address in Nottingham before you buy or start work. Source: Nottingham City Council HMO licensing page, checked 2026-10-31.
How much do communal kitchen refits cost in Nottingham?
| 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 Nottingham 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.
For student houses in Nottingham, booking by spring is the safest way to make the summer gap.
When do Nottingham landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- Tired kitchens that are putting tenants off
- More sharers than the current kitchen can serve
Questions about communal kitchen refits in Nottingham
Do HMO kitchens need a heat detector?
Kitchens normally have a heat detector rather than a smoke detector, linked to the house alarm. The exact system follows the fire risk assessment.
Which postcodes in Nottingham do you work in?
All of them, including NG1, NG2, NG3 and NG7, and the surrounding parts of Nottinghamshire.
Which council covers HMOs in Nottingham?
Nottingham is covered by Nottingham City Council. We read the council’s written HMO standards before pricing, and you should check the licence position for the exact address.
How much do communal kitchen refits cost in Nottingham?
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 Nottingham
- West Bridgford · 2 mi
- Arnold · 3 mi
- Hucknall · 6 mi
- Long Eaton · 6 mi
- Ilkeston · 7 mi
- Heanor · 9 mi
- All of Nottinghamshire
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