An HMO kitchen refit designs and installs a shared kitchen with enough sinks, cookers, worktop, storage and fridge space for everyone in the house. Felixstowe is 46 miles south of Norwich. 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
- Suffolk, England
- Postcodes
- IP10 and IP11
- Location
- 46 miles south of Norwich
- Pricing region
- East of England
What do communal kitchen refits in Felixstowe involve?
- Lockable food storage for each sharer
- Fridge and freezer space
- Electrics, sockets and lighting
- Kitchen designed to your council’s amenity standards
- Durable worktops and flooring
Which rules apply in Felixstowe?
Here is what usually applies to a Felixstowe 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.
- Smoke alarms on every storey with living accommodation and CO alarms by fixed combustion appliances (other than gas cookers) are required by law.
- Electrical installations must be inspected and tested at least every 5 years; remedial work is due within 28 days, or sooner if the report says so.
- The Fire Safety Order 2005 applies to the common parts of HMOs, enforced by the fire and rescue authority.
How much do communal kitchen refits cost in Felixstowe?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communal HMO kitchen with extra cooking and sink capacity (our estimate from domestic ranges) | £8,000 – £18,000 | £8,500 – £19,100 | kitchen |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £850 – £2,100 | house |
These are typical ranges including VAT, adjusted for East of England, where costs run above the UK average. The fixed price for a house in Felixstowe follows a site visit.
How long does it take?
Most jobs of this kind take 1–2 weeks. If a council deadline applies in Felixstowe, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Felixstowe landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Felixstowe:
- More sharers than the current kitchen can serve
- Tired kitchens that are putting tenants off
Questions about communal kitchen refits in Felixstowe
How long does a kitchen refit take?
Usually one to two weeks, longer if walls move or the kitchen relocates.
Do you cover all of Felixstowe?
Yes. We work across Felixstowe and the IP10 and IP11 postcode areas, plus the rest of Suffolk. Nearby places we also cover include Harwich, Ipswich, Clacton-on-Sea.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Felixstowe?
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 Felixstowe?
Our guide ranges for East of England 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 Felixstowe
- Harwich · 3 mi
- Ipswich · 11 mi
- Clacton-on-Sea · 15 mi
- Colchester · 20 mi
- Stowmarket · 22 mi
- Sudbury · 27 mi
- All of Suffolk
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