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 Washwood Heath (B8, B9 and B24) 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
- West Midlands, England
- Postcodes
- B8, B9 and B24
- Location
- 3 miles north-east of Birmingham
- Pricing region
- West Midlands
What do communal kitchen refits in Washwood Heath involve?
- Fridge and freezer space
- Durable worktops and flooring
- Extraction to outside
- Extra sink, hob and oven where the numbers need it
- Kitchen designed to your council’s amenity standards
Which rules apply in Washwood Heath?
Communal kitchen refits in Washwood Heath 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.
- BS 7671, the wiring standard, calls for arc fault detection devices in HMOs on new socket circuits, such as rewires and consumer unit changes.
- 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 Washwood Heath?
| 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 Washwood Heath 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 Washwood Heath, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Washwood Heath landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Washwood Heath:
- A licence condition about kitchen facilities
- More sharers than the current kitchen can serve
Questions about communal kitchen refits in Washwood Heath
Can kitchens be split between floors?
Yes, and in larger houses it often helps. A second kitchen can reduce pressure on one room and helps meet the ratios.
How far do you travel from Washwood Heath?
We cover the whole of West Midlands and work UK-wide. For Washwood Heath the nearest towns on our list are Aston (2 miles), Birmingham (3 miles), Acocks Green (4 miles).
Does a shared house in Washwood Heath 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 Washwood Heath?
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 Washwood Heath
- Aston · 2 mi
- Birmingham · 3 mi
- Acocks Green · 4 mi
- Sutton Coldfield · 5 mi
- Smethwick · 6 mi
- Shirley · 6 mi
- All of West Midlands
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