An HMO kitchen refit designs and installs a shared kitchen with enough sinks, cookers, worktop, storage and fridge space for everyone in the house. In Bicester, a town of about 34,000 people in Oxfordshire, the work is planned around the HMO rules for England and the council’s written HMO standards.
- Area
- Oxfordshire, England
- Postcodes
- OX6, OX25, OX26 and OX27
- Location
- 11 miles north-east of Oxford
- Pricing region
- South East
What do communal kitchen refits in Bicester involve?
- Durable worktops and flooring
- Kitchen designed to your council’s amenity standards
- Extra sink, hob and oven where the numbers need it
- Electrics, sockets and lighting
- Heat detector and fire blanket
Which rules apply in Bicester?
Communal kitchen refits in Bicester 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:
- 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.
- 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.
- The Fire Safety Order 2005 applies to the common parts of HMOs, enforced by the fire and rescue authority.
How much do communal kitchen refits cost in Bicester?
| 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 |
These are typical ranges including VAT, adjusted for South East, where costs run above the UK average. The fixed price for a house in Bicester follows a site visit.
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 Bicester landlords need it?
Landlords in Bicester most often ask us for this when:
- Tired kitchens that are putting tenants off
- A licence condition about kitchen facilities
Questions about communal kitchen refits in Bicester
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.
Which postcodes in Bicester do you work in?
All of them, including OX6, OX25, OX26 and OX27, and the surrounding parts of Oxfordshire.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Bicester?
With the local council for the address. 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 Bicester?
Our guide ranges for South 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 Bicester
- Oxford · 11 mi
- Banbury · 14 mi
- Aylesbury · 16 mi
- Witney · 16 mi
- Abingdon · 17 mi
- Bletchley · 19 mi
- All of Oxfordshire
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