An HMO kitchen refit designs and installs a shared kitchen with enough sinks, cookers, worktop, storage and fridge space for everyone in the house. Paisley is 7 miles west of Glasgow. We price communal kitchen refits there against Scotland’s HMO rules and the council’s written HMO standards, so work is planned to the standard an inspection looks for. With students as well as working sharers renting in Paisley, we plan bigger jobs for the gap between academic-year tenancies where we can.
- Area
- Renfrewshire, Scotland
- Postcodes
- PA1, PA2, PA3 and PA5
- Location
- 7 miles west of Glasgow
- Pricing region
- Scotland
What do communal kitchen refits in Paisley involve?
- Lockable food storage for each sharer
- Extra sink, hob and oven where the numbers need it
- Extraction to outside
- Fridge and freezer space
- Heat detector and fire blanket
Which rules apply in Paisley?
Here is what usually applies to a Paisley job of this kind. It is general information rather than legal advice, and the council’s written HMO standards have the final detail.
- 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.
How much do communal kitchen refits cost in Paisley?
| 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 |
Use these as a starting point for budgeting. Access, condition and the council’s requirements in Paisley can move the figure either way, which is why we quote after seeing the house.
How long does it take?
Most jobs of this kind take 1–2 weeks. If a council deadline applies in Paisley, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
If the house is let to students, we work backwards from the next tenancy start date in Paisley.
When do Paisley landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- A licence condition about kitchen facilities
- Tired kitchens that are putting tenants off
Questions about communal kitchen refits in Paisley
How long does a kitchen refit take?
Usually one to two weeks, longer if walls move or the kitchen relocates.
How far do you travel from Paisley?
We cover the whole of Renfrewshire and work UK-wide. For Paisley the nearest towns on our list are Barrhead (3 miles), Renfrew (3 miles), Johnstone (3 miles).
Does a shared house in Paisley need an HMO licence?
Yes, if 3 or more people who are not from one or two families share amenities as their main home: every HMO in Scotland needs a licence from the council, lasting up to 3 years.
How much do communal kitchen refits cost in Paisley?
Our guide ranges for Scotland 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 Paisley
- Barrhead · 3 mi
- Renfrew · 3 mi
- Johnstone · 3 mi
- Erskine · 5 mi
- Clydebank · 5 mi
- Newton Mearns · 6 mi
- All of Renfrewshire
Other HMO services in Paisley
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Paisley
- Student HMO refurbishment in Paisley
- Full HMO refurbishment in Paisley
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Paisley
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Paisley
- House to HMO conversion in Paisley
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Paisley
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Paisley