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 South Shields (NE29, NE30 and NE33) 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
- Tyne and Wear, England
- Postcodes
- NE29, NE30 and NE33
- Location
- 7 miles east of Newcastle upon Tyne
- Pricing region
- North East
What do communal kitchen refits in South Shields involve?
- Heat detector and fire blanket
- Fridge and freezer space
- Electrics, sockets and lighting
- Kitchen designed to your council’s amenity standards
- Lockable food storage for each sharer
Which rules apply in South Shields?
Communal kitchen refits in South Shields must satisfy national law for England, the council’s written HMO standards and, where walls, drainage or fire separation change, the building rules. In short:
- 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 South Shields?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communal HMO kitchen with extra cooking and sink capacity (our estimate from domestic ranges) | £8,000 – £18,000 | £7,350 – £16,550 | kitchen |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £740 – £1,850 | house |
Use these as a starting point for budgeting. Access, condition and the council’s requirements in South Shields can move the figure either way, which is why we quote after seeing the house.
How long does it take?
Most jobs of this kind take 1–2 weeks. If a council deadline applies in South Shields, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do South Shields landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in South Shields:
- A licence condition about kitchen facilities
- Tired kitchens that are putting tenants off
Questions about communal kitchen refits in South Shields
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 South Shields?
Yes. We work across South Shields and the NE29, NE30 and NE33 postcode areas, plus the rest of Tyne and Wear. Nearby places we also cover include Tynemouth, North Shields, Jarrow.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in South Shields?
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 South Shields?
Our guide ranges for North 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 South Shields
- Tynemouth · 1 mi
- North Shields · 1 mi
- Jarrow · 2 mi
- Whitley Bay · 3 mi
- Hebburn · 4 mi
- Wallsend · 4 mi
- All of Tyne and Wear
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