An HMO kitchen refit designs and installs a shared kitchen with enough sinks, cookers, worktop, storage and fridge space for everyone in the house. Lichfield is 14 miles north of Birmingham. We price communal kitchen refits there against England’s HMO rules and the council’s written HMO standards, so work is planned to the standard an inspection looks for.
- Area
- Staffordshire, England
- Postcodes
- WS13
- Location
- 14 miles north of Birmingham
- Pricing region
- West Midlands
What do communal kitchen refits in Lichfield involve?
- Heat detector and fire blanket
- Electrics, sockets and lighting
- Extra sink, hob and oven where the numbers need it
- Extraction to outside
- Kitchen designed to your council’s amenity standards
Which rules apply in Lichfield?
Here is what usually applies to a Lichfield 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.
- Fire precautions follow a risk assessment; the LACORS Housing – Fire Safety guide (2008) is guidance, not law, but many councils base their standards on it.
- BS 7671, the wiring standard, calls for arc fault detection devices in HMOs on new socket circuits, such as rewires and consumer unit changes.
- Smoke alarms on every storey with living accommodation and CO alarms by fixed combustion appliances (other than gas cookers) are required by law.
How much do communal kitchen refits cost in Lichfield?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communal HMO kitchen with extra cooking and sink capacity (our estimate from domestic ranges) | £8,000 – £18,000 | £8,000 – £18,000 | kitchen |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £800 – £2,000 | house |
Prices in Lichfield are shown with our regional adjustment for West Midlands (in line with the UK average). Your quote is itemised and fixed in writing once the scope and specification are agreed.
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 Lichfield landlords need it?
Landlords in Lichfield most often ask us for this when:
- A licence condition about kitchen facilities
- Tired kitchens that are putting tenants off
Questions about communal kitchen refits in Lichfield
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 cover all of Lichfield?
Yes. We work across Lichfield and the WS13 postcode areas, plus the rest of Staffordshire. Nearby places we also cover include Burntwood, Tamworth, Aldridge.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Lichfield?
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 Lichfield?
Our guide ranges for West Midlands 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 Lichfield
- Burntwood · 4 mi
- Tamworth · 6 mi
- Aldridge · 7 mi
- Rugeley · 7 mi
- Sutton Coldfield · 8 mi
- Cannock · 9 mi
- All of Staffordshire
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