An HMO kitchen refit designs and installs a shared kitchen with enough sinks, cookers, worktop, storage and fridge space for everyone in the house. Clydebank is 6 miles north-west of Glasgow. We price communal kitchen refits there against Scotland’s HMO rules and the council’s written HMO standards, so work is planned to the standard an inspection looks for.
- Area
- West Dunbartonshire, Scotland
- Postcodes
- G81
- Location
- 6 miles north-west of Glasgow
- Pricing region
- Scotland
What do communal kitchen refits in Clydebank involve?
- Durable worktops and flooring
- Heat detector and fire blanket
- Lockable food storage for each sharer
- Extraction to outside
- Extra sink, hob and oven where the numbers need it
Which rules apply in Clydebank?
Communal kitchen refits in Clydebank must satisfy national law for Scotland, the council’s written HMO standards and, where walls, drainage or fire separation change, the building rules. In short:
- Kitchen, WC and bathroom ratios come from council standards; one WC and one bath or shower per 5 people is a common figure.
- Councils set HMO fire standards through licence conditions, often including emergency lighting in larger HMOs.
- An EICR before the first let and at least every 5 years, with C1 and C2 items fixed, PAT testing of supplied appliances and RCD protection.
How much do communal kitchen refits cost in Clydebank?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communal HMO kitchen with extra cooking and sink capacity (our estimate from domestic ranges) | £8,000 – £18,000 | £7,600 – £17,100 | kitchen |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £760 – £1,900 | house |
Use these as a starting point for budgeting. Access, condition and the council’s requirements in Clydebank can move the figure either way, which is why we quote after seeing the house.
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 Clydebank landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Clydebank:
- Tired kitchens that are putting tenants off
- A licence condition about kitchen facilities
Questions about communal kitchen refits in Clydebank
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 Clydebank?
We cover the whole of West Dunbartonshire and work UK-wide. For Clydebank the nearest towns on our list are Erskine (2 miles), Renfrew (2 miles), Bearsden (3 miles).
Does a shared house in Clydebank need an HMO licence?
Yes, if 3 or more people who are not from one or two families share amenities as their main home: every HMO in Scotland needs a licence from the council, lasting up to 3 years.
How much do communal kitchen refits cost in Clydebank?
Our guide ranges for Scotland 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 Clydebank
- Erskine · 2 mi
- Renfrew · 2 mi
- Bearsden · 3 mi
- Milngavie · 4 mi
- Paisley · 5 mi
- Glasgow · 6 mi
- All of West Dunbartonshire
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- Fire alarm and detection systems in Clydebank
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