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 Cambuslang 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
- South Lanarkshire, Scotland
- Postcodes
- G72
- Location
- 5 miles south-east of Glasgow
- Pricing region
- Scotland
What do communal kitchen refits in Cambuslang involve?
- Extraction to outside
- Electrics, sockets and lighting
- Lockable food storage for each sharer
- Fridge and freezer space
- Extra sink, hob and oven where the numbers need it
Which rules apply in Cambuslang?
The rules below are the Scotland-wide position for this kind of work. Councils add their own standards and schemes on top, so we always check the address in Cambuslang before we price.
- 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 Cambuslang?
| 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 Cambuslang 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 Cambuslang landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Cambuslang:
- More sharers than the current kitchen can serve
- Tired kitchens that are putting tenants off
Questions about communal kitchen refits in Cambuslang
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 cover all of Cambuslang?
Yes. We work across Cambuslang and the G72 postcode areas, plus the rest of South Lanarkshire. Nearby places we also cover include Rutherglen, Blantyre, High Blantyre.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Cambuslang?
With the local council for the address. 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 Cambuslang?
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 Cambuslang
- Rutherglen · 2 mi
- Blantyre · 3 mi
- High Blantyre · 3 mi
- East Kilbride · 3 mi
- Viewpark · 4 mi
- Giffnock · 5 mi
- All of South Lanarkshire
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