In short: An HMO kitchen refit designs and installs a shared kitchen with enough sinks, cookers, worktop, storage and fridge space for everyone in the house. Across Orkney Islands, the work is planned around Scotland’s HMO rules and the standards the local council publishes.
- Nation
- Scotland
- Pricing region
- Scotland
- Postcode areas
- KW
What do communal kitchen refits in Orkney Islands involve?
- Durable worktops and flooring
- Extraction to outside
- Fridge and freezer space
- Heat detector and fire blanket
- Lockable food storage for each sharer
- Kitchen designed to your council’s amenity standards
Which rules apply in Orkney Islands?
- Kitchen, WC and bathroom ratios come from council standards; one WC and one bath or shower per 5 people is a common figure.
- Councils set HMO fire standards through licence conditions, often including emergency lighting in larger HMOs.
- An EICR before the first let and at least every 5 years, with C1 and C2 items fixed, PAT testing of supplied appliances and RCD protection.
Scottish councils set their own HMO licence standards and planning policies. Every HMO needs a licence, so check the council’s standards before you design the layout.
How much do communal kitchen refits cost in Orkney Islands?
| 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 |
Typical time on site: 1–2 weeks. For a figure for your house, try the guide-price tool.
Questions about communal kitchen refits in Orkney Islands
How long does a kitchen refit take?
Usually one to two weeks, longer if walls move or the kitchen relocates.
Can kitchens be split between floors?
Yes, and in larger houses it often helps. A second kitchen can reduce pressure on one room and helps meet the ratios.
Do you carry out communal kitchen refits across Orkney Islands?
Yes, across the whole of Orkney Islands.
Who licenses HMOs in Orkney Islands?
Orkney Islands council licenses HMOs in its area. Every HMO in Scotland needs a licence.
Other HMO services in Orkney Islands
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Orkney Islands
- Student HMO refurbishment in Orkney Islands
- Full HMO refurbishment in Orkney Islands
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Orkney Islands
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Orkney Islands
- House to HMO conversion in Orkney Islands
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Orkney Islands
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Orkney Islands