An HMO kitchen refit designs and installs a shared kitchen with enough sinks, cookers, worktop, storage and fridge space for everyone in the house. Landlords in Blantyre (G71 and G72) usually come to us with a council letter, a fire risk assessment or a house they have just bought. We price from whichever you have.
- Area
- South Lanarkshire, Scotland
- Postcodes
- G71 and G72
- Location
- 8 miles south-east of Glasgow
- Pricing region
- Scotland
What do communal kitchen refits in Blantyre involve?
- Extra sink, hob and oven where the numbers need it
- Extraction to outside
- Heat detector and fire blanket
- Lockable food storage for each sharer
- Fridge and freezer space
Which rules apply in Blantyre?
Communal kitchen refits in Blantyre must satisfy national law for Scotland, the council’s written HMO standards and, where walls, drainage or fire separation change, the building rules. In short:
- 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 Blantyre?
| 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 Blantyre can move the figure either way, which is why we quote after seeing the house.
How long does it take?
Typical time on site: 1–2 weeks. We agree the programme with you before starting and send photo updates as the work progresses.
When do Blantyre landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Blantyre:
- A licence condition about kitchen facilities
- More sharers than the current kitchen can serve
Questions about communal kitchen refits in Blantyre
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 Blantyre?
We cover the whole of South Lanarkshire and work UK-wide. For Blantyre the nearest towns on our list are High Blantyre (1 miles), Viewpark (3 miles), Cambuslang (3 miles).
Does a shared house in Blantyre 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 Blantyre?
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 Blantyre
- High Blantyre · 1 mi
- Viewpark · 3 mi
- Cambuslang · 3 mi
- Hamilton · 3 mi
- Bellshill · 3 mi
- East Kilbride · 4 mi
- All of South Lanarkshire
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- Fire alarm and detection systems in Blantyre
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Blantyre
- House to HMO conversion in Blantyre
- Fire doors in Blantyre
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Blantyre