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 Ashford (Surrey), a town of about 27,000 people, the work is planned around the HMO rules for England and the council’s written HMO standards.
- Area
- Surrey, England
- Postcodes
- TW15, TW18 and TW19
- Location
- 15 miles west of London
- Pricing region
- South East
What do communal kitchen refits in Ashford (Surrey) involve?
- Extra sink, hob and oven where the numbers need it
- Lockable food storage for each sharer
- Heat detector and fire blanket
- Electrics, sockets and lighting
- Fridge and freezer space
Which rules apply in Ashford (Surrey)?
The rules below are the England-wide position for this kind of work. Councils add their own standards and schemes on top, so we always check the address in Ashford (Surrey) before we price.
- National rules ask for an adequate number of bathrooms, WCs and basins and suitably located kitchens; numeric ratios are set by each council.
- The Fire Safety Order 2005 applies to the common parts of HMOs, enforced by the fire and rescue authority.
- 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 Ashford (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 |
Prices in Ashford (Surrey) are shown with our regional adjustment for South East (above the UK average). Your quote is itemised and fixed in writing once the scope and specification are agreed.
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 Ashford (Surrey) landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Ashford (Surrey):
- A licence condition about kitchen facilities
- Tired kitchens that are putting tenants off
Questions about communal kitchen refits in Ashford (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.
How far do you travel from Ashford (Surrey)?
We cover the whole of Surrey and work UK-wide. For Ashford (Surrey) the nearest towns on our list are Staines (2 miles), Feltham (2 miles), Sunbury-on-Thames (3 miles).
Does a shared house in Ashford (Surrey) 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 Ashford (Surrey)?
Our guide ranges for South East 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 Ashford (Surrey)
- Staines · 2 mi
- Feltham · 2 mi
- Sunbury-on-Thames · 3 mi
- Hanworth · 3 mi
- Walton-on-Thames · 4 mi
- Egham · 4 mi
- All of Surrey
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