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 Witney, a town of about 29,000 people in Oxfordshire, the work is planned around the HMO rules for England and the council’s written HMO standards.
- Area
- Oxfordshire, England
- Postcodes
- OX8, OX28 and OX29
- Location
- 10 miles west of Oxford
- Pricing region
- South East
What do communal kitchen refits in Witney involve?
- Fridge and freezer space
- Electrics, sockets and lighting
- Extra sink, hob and oven where the numbers need it
- Heat detector and fire blanket
- Extraction to outside
Which rules apply in Witney?
The rules below are the England-wide position for this kind of work. Councils add their own standards and schemes on top, so we always check the address in Witney before we price.
- 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.
How much do communal kitchen refits cost in Witney?
| 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 |
Use these as a starting point for budgeting. Access, condition and the council’s requirements in Witney can move the figure either way, which is why we quote after seeing the house.
How long does it take?
Allow 1–2 weeks on site for a typical job. Drawings, approvals and long-lead items such as kitchens or fire door sets are booked before we start.
When do Witney landlords need it?
Landlords in Witney most often ask us for this when:
- More sharers than the current kitchen can serve
- Tired kitchens that are putting tenants off
Questions about communal kitchen refits in Witney
How long does a kitchen refit take?
Usually one to two weeks, longer if walls move or the kitchen relocates.
Which postcodes in Witney do you work in?
All of them, including OX8, OX28 and OX29, and the surrounding parts of Oxfordshire.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Witney?
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 Witney?
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.
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