An HMO kitchen refit designs and installs a shared kitchen with enough sinks, cookers, worktop, storage and fridge space for everyone in the house. For a house in Taunton we start with a measured survey, check the council’s written HMO standards for the number of sharers, and then price each item separately.
- Area
- Somerset, England
- Postcodes
- TA1
- Location
- 27 miles north-east of Exeter
- Pricing region
- South West
What do communal kitchen refits in Taunton involve?
- Electrics, sockets and lighting
- Extra sink, hob and oven where the numbers need it
- Heat detector and fire blanket
- Lockable food storage for each sharer
- Extraction to outside
Which rules apply in Taunton?
Here is what usually applies to a Taunton job of this kind. It is general information rather than legal advice, and the council’s written HMO standards have the final detail.
- 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.
- BS 7671, the wiring standard, calls for arc fault detection devices in HMOs on new socket circuits, such as rewires and consumer unit changes.
- 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 Taunton?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communal HMO kitchen with extra cooking and sink capacity (our estimate from domestic ranges) | £8,000 – £18,000 | £8,300 – £18,700 | kitchen |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £830 – £2,100 | house |
Use these as a starting point for budgeting. Access, condition and the council’s requirements in Taunton 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 Taunton landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Taunton:
- More sharers than the current kitchen can serve
- Tired kitchens that are putting tenants off
Questions about communal kitchen refits in Taunton
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 far do you travel from Taunton?
We cover the whole of Somerset and work UK-wide. For Taunton the nearest towns on our list are Bridgwater (9 miles), Burnham-on-Sea (16 miles), Tiverton (19 miles).
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Taunton?
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 Taunton?
Our guide ranges for South West 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 Taunton
- Bridgwater · 9 mi
- Burnham-on-Sea · 16 mi
- Tiverton · 19 mi
- Yeovil · 21 mi
- Weston-super-Mare · 24 mi
- Mendip · 26 mi
- All of Somerset
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