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. Across South Ayrshire, the work is planned around Scotland’s HMO rules and the standards the local council publishes.
- Nation
- Scotland
- Pricing region
- Scotland
- Postcode areas
- KA
- Main towns
- Ayr, Troon, Prestwick
What do communal kitchen refits in South Ayrshire involve?
- Extra sink, hob and oven where the numbers need it
- Heat detector and fire blanket
- Lockable food storage for each sharer
- Fridge and freezer space
- Electrics, sockets and lighting
- Extraction to outside
Which rules apply in South Ayrshire?
- 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.
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 South Ayrshire?
| 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.
Communal kitchen refits by town in South Ayrshire
Questions about communal kitchen refits in South Ayrshire
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.
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.
Do you carry out communal kitchen refits across South Ayrshire?
Yes, across the whole of South Ayrshire, including Ayr, Troon, Prestwick.
Who licenses HMOs in South Ayrshire?
South Ayrshire council licenses HMOs in its area. Every HMO in Scotland needs a licence.
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- Fire alarm and detection systems in South Ayrshire
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