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. We carry this out across Shetland Islands, priced against the HMO rules for Scotland and the council’s own standards.
- Nation
- Scotland
- Pricing region
- Scotland
- Postcode areas
- ZE
What do communal kitchen refits in Shetland Islands involve?
- Electrics, sockets and lighting
- Extra sink, hob and oven where the numbers need it
- Heat detector and fire blanket
- Fridge and freezer space
- Kitchen designed to your council’s amenity standards
- Lockable food storage for each sharer
Which rules apply in Shetland Islands?
- Kitchen, WC and bathroom ratios come from council standards; one WC and one bath or shower per 5 people is a common figure.
- The tolerable standard requires interlinked smoke alarms in the main living room and circulation spaces and a heat alarm in the kitchen; licensed HMOs must meet the council’s higher standard.
- 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.
- Councils set HMO fire standards through licence conditions, often including emergency lighting in larger HMOs.
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 Shetland 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 Shetland Islands
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 HMO kitchens need a heat detector?
Kitchens normally have a heat detector rather than a smoke detector, linked to the house alarm. The exact system follows the fire risk assessment.
Do you carry out communal kitchen refits across Shetland Islands?
Yes, across the whole of Shetland Islands.
Who licenses HMOs in Shetland Islands?
Shetland Islands council licenses HMOs in its area. Every HMO in Scotland needs a licence.
Other HMO services in Shetland Islands
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Shetland Islands
- Student HMO refurbishment in Shetland Islands
- Full HMO refurbishment in Shetland Islands
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Shetland Islands
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Shetland Islands
- House to HMO conversion in Shetland Islands
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Shetland Islands
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Shetland Islands