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 Lowestoft, a town of around 70,000 people in Suffolk, the work is planned around the HMO rules for England and the council’s written HMO standards.
- Area
- Suffolk, England
- Postcodes
- NR32 and NR33
- Location
- 22 miles south-east of Norwich
- Pricing region
- East of England
What do communal kitchen refits in Lowestoft involve?
- Electrics, sockets and lighting
- Heat detector and fire blanket
- Extraction to outside
- Extra sink, hob and oven where the numbers need it
- Durable worktops and flooring
Which rules apply in Lowestoft?
Here is what usually applies to a Lowestoft job of this kind. It is general information rather than legal advice, and the council’s written HMO standards have the final detail.
- National rules ask for an adequate number of bathrooms, WCs and basins and suitably located kitchens; numeric ratios are set by each council.
- 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.
- Council standards often step up at 5 and 6 sharers, for example a separate WC at 5 and a second bathroom from 6.
How much do communal kitchen refits cost in Lowestoft?
| 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 |
Prices in Lowestoft are shown with our regional adjustment for East of England (above 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 Lowestoft landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- A licence condition about kitchen facilities
- More sharers than the current kitchen can serve
Questions about communal kitchen refits in Lowestoft
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.
Which postcodes in Lowestoft do you work in?
All of them, including NR32 and NR33, and the surrounding parts of Suffolk.
Does a shared house in Lowestoft need an HMO licence?
In England, a mandatory licence is needed for 5 or more people from 2 or more households. Smaller HMOs can need a licence where the council runs additional licensing, which is common in towns with many shared houses. Check the council’s website for the address.
How much do communal kitchen refits cost in Lowestoft?
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 Lowestoft
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- Bowthorpe · 25 mi
- Stowmarket · 37 mi
- Ipswich · 38 mi
- Felixstowe · 39 mi
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