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 Oxfordshire, the work is planned around England’s HMO rules and the standards the local council publishes.
- Nation
- England
- Pricing region
- South East
- Postcode areas
- OX, RG, SN, GL
- Main towns
- Oxford, Banbury, Abingdon, Bicester, Didcot
What do communal kitchen refits in Oxfordshire involve?
- Electrics, sockets and lighting
- Fridge and freezer space
- Durable worktops and flooring
- Extra sink, hob and oven where the numbers need it
- Extraction to outside
- Kitchen designed to your council’s amenity standards
Which rules apply in Oxfordshire?
- 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.
- 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 Oxfordshire?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communal HMO kitchen with extra cooking and sink capacity (our estimate from domestic ranges) | £8,000 – £18,000 | £8,950 – £20,150 | kitchen |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £900 – £2,250 | 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 Oxfordshire
Questions about communal kitchen refits in Oxfordshire
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.
How long does a kitchen refit take?
Usually one to two weeks, longer if walls move or the kitchen relocates.
Do you carry out communal kitchen refits across Oxfordshire?
Yes, across the whole of Oxfordshire, including Oxford, Banbury, Abingdon.
Who licenses HMOs in Oxfordshire?
HMOs in Oxfordshire 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 Oxfordshire
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Oxfordshire
- Student HMO refurbishment in Oxfordshire
- Full HMO refurbishment in Oxfordshire
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Oxfordshire
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Oxfordshire
- House to HMO conversion in Oxfordshire
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Oxfordshire
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Oxfordshire