An HMO kitchen refit designs and installs a shared kitchen with enough sinks, cookers, worktop, storage and fridge space for everyone in the house. For a house in Rugby we start with a measured survey, check the council’s written HMO standards for the number of sharers, and then price each item separately.
- Area
- Warwickshire, England
- Postcodes
- CV21, CV22 and CV23
- Location
- 11 miles east of Coventry
- Pricing region
- West Midlands
What do communal kitchen refits in Rugby involve?
- Kitchen designed to your council’s amenity standards
- Heat detector and fire blanket
- Extra sink, hob and oven where the numbers need it
- Extraction to outside
- Electrics, sockets and lighting
Which rules apply in Rugby?
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 Rugby 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.
- 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.
- The Fire Safety Order 2005 applies to the common parts of HMOs, enforced by the fire and rescue authority.
How much do communal kitchen refits cost in Rugby?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communal HMO kitchen with extra cooking and sink capacity (our estimate from domestic ranges) | £8,000 – £18,000 | £8,000 – £18,000 | kitchen |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £800 – £2,000 | house |
Prices in Rugby are shown with our regional adjustment for West Midlands (in line with 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 Rugby landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- A licence condition about kitchen facilities
- Tired kitchens that are putting tenants off
Questions about communal kitchen refits in Rugby
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 cover all of Rugby?
Yes. We work across Rugby and the CV21, CV22 and CV23 postcode areas, plus the rest of Warwickshire. Nearby places we also cover include Daventry, Coventry, Bedworth.
Does a shared house in Rugby 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 Rugby?
Our guide ranges for West Midlands 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 Rugby
- Daventry · 9 mi
- Coventry · 11 mi
- Bedworth · 11 mi
- Royal Leamington Spa · 12 mi
- Hinckley · 13 mi
- Nuneaton · 14 mi
- All of Warwickshire
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