An HMO kitchen refit designs and installs a shared kitchen with enough sinks, cookers, worktop, storage and fridge space for everyone in the house. In Larkhall, a town of about 15,000 people in South Lanarkshire, the work is planned around the HMO rules for Scotland and the council’s written HMO standards.
- Area
- South Lanarkshire, Scotland
- Postcodes
- ML9
- Location
- 15 miles south-east of Glasgow
- Pricing region
- Scotland
What do communal kitchen refits in Larkhall involve?
- Lockable food storage for each sharer
- Extra sink, hob and oven where the numbers need it
- Extraction to outside
- Fridge and freezer space
- Electrics, sockets and lighting
Which rules apply in Larkhall?
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 Larkhall 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 Larkhall?
| 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 Larkhall 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 Larkhall landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Larkhall:
- Tired kitchens that are putting tenants off
- More sharers than the current kitchen can serve
Questions about communal kitchen refits in Larkhall
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.
Which postcodes in Larkhall do you work in?
All of them, including ML9, and the surrounding parts of South Lanarkshire.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Larkhall?
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 Larkhall?
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 Larkhall
- Dalserf · 2 mi
- Meikle Earnock · 3 mi
- Wishaw · 3 mi
- Hamilton · 3 mi
- Motherwell · 4 mi
- Carluke · 5 mi
- All of South Lanarkshire
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