- Nation
- England
- Pricing region
- South East
- Postcode areas
- GU, RH, KT, TW
- Main towns
- Woking, Guildford, Esher, Redhill, Staines
What do communal kitchen refits in Surrey involve?
- Lockable food storage for each sharer
- Durable worktops and flooring
- Extraction to outside
- Electrics, sockets and lighting
- Fridge and freezer space
- Extra sink, hob and oven where the numbers need it
Which rules apply in Surrey?
- National rules ask for an adequate number of bathrooms, WCs and basins and suitably located kitchens; numeric ratios are set by each council.
- 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.
- 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.
- Smoke alarms on every storey with living accommodation and CO alarms by fixed combustion appliances (other than gas cookers) are required by law.
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 Surrey?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communal HMO kitchen with extra cooking and sink capacity (our estimate from domestic ranges) | £8,000 – £18,000 | £8,950 – £20,150 | kitchen |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £900 – £2,250 | house |
Typical time on site: 1–2 weeks. For a figure for your house, try the guide-price tool.
Communal kitchen refits by town in Surrey
- Woking
- Guildford
- Esher
- Redhill
- Staines
- Banstead
- Leatherhead
- Aldershot
- Ewell
- Farnham
- Epsom
- Camberley
- Egham
- Sunbury-on-Thames
- Ashford (Surrey)
- Walton-on-Thames
- Godalming
- Reigate
- Horley
- Caterham
Questions about communal kitchen refits in Surrey
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 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 carry out communal kitchen refits across Surrey?
Yes, across the whole of Surrey, including Woking, Guildford, Esher.
Who licenses HMOs in Surrey?
HMOs in Surrey are licensed by the local council for the address. Where an area has several councils, each runs its own licensing and planning policies.
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