An HMO kitchen refit designs and installs a shared kitchen with enough sinks, cookers, worktop, storage and fridge space for everyone in the house. Shirley is 6 miles south-east of Birmingham. We price communal kitchen refits there against England’s HMO rules and the council’s written HMO standards, so work is planned to the standard an inspection looks for.
- Area
- West Midlands, England
- Postcodes
- B13, B14, B27 and B28
- Location
- 6 miles south-east of Birmingham
- Pricing region
- West Midlands
What do communal kitchen refits in Shirley involve?
- Extra sink, hob and oven where the numbers need it
- Durable worktops and flooring
- Fridge and freezer space
- Heat detector and fire blanket
- Electrics, sockets and lighting
Which rules apply in Shirley?
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 Shirley 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.
- 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 Shirley?
| 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 |
Use these as a starting point for budgeting. Access, condition and the council’s requirements in Shirley 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 Shirley, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Shirley landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Shirley:
- More sharers than the current kitchen can serve
- A licence condition about kitchen facilities
Questions about communal kitchen refits in Shirley
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 Shirley?
We cover the whole of West Midlands and work UK-wide. For Shirley the nearest towns on our list are Solihull (2 miles), Acocks Green (3 miles), Birmingham (6 miles).
Does a shared house in Shirley 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 Shirley?
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 Shirley
- Solihull · 2 mi
- Acocks Green · 3 mi
- Birmingham · 6 mi
- Washwood Heath · 6 mi
- Aston · 7 mi
- Bartley Green · 8 mi
- All of West Midlands
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