An HMO kitchen refit designs and installs a shared kitchen with enough sinks, cookers, worktop, storage and fridge space for everyone in the house. Landlords in Sunbury-on-Thames (KT12, TW16 and TW17) usually come to us with a council letter, a fire risk assessment or a house they have just bought. We price from whichever you have.
- Area
- Surrey, England
- Postcodes
- KT12, TW16 and TW17
- Location
- 15 miles south-west of London
- Pricing region
- South East
What do communal kitchen refits in Sunbury-on-Thames involve?
- Extraction to outside
- Extra sink, hob and oven where the numbers need it
- Fridge and freezer space
- Lockable food storage for each sharer
- Heat detector and fire blanket
Which rules apply in Sunbury-on-Thames?
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 Sunbury-on-Thames before we price.
- Council standards often step up at 5 and 6 sharers, for example a separate WC at 5 and a second bathroom from 6.
- The Fire Safety Order 2005 applies to the common parts of HMOs, enforced by the fire and rescue authority.
- 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 Sunbury-on-Thames?
| 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 Sunbury-on-Thames 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?
Most jobs of this kind take 1–2 weeks. If a council deadline applies in Sunbury-on-Thames, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Sunbury-on-Thames landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- More sharers than the current kitchen can serve
- Tired kitchens that are putting tenants off
Questions about communal kitchen refits in Sunbury-on-Thames
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 Sunbury-on-Thames?
Yes. We work across Sunbury-on-Thames and the KT12, TW16 and TW17 postcode areas, plus the rest of Surrey. Nearby places we also cover include Walton-on-Thames, Hampton, Hanworth.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Sunbury-on-Thames?
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 Sunbury-on-Thames?
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 Sunbury-on-Thames
- Walton-on-Thames · 1 mi
- Hampton · 2 mi
- Hanworth · 3 mi
- Ashford (Surrey) · 3 mi
- Feltham · 3 mi
- Esher · 3 mi
- All of Surrey
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