An HMO kitchen refit designs and installs a shared kitchen with enough sinks, cookers, worktop, storage and fridge space for everyone in the house. Worthing is 10 miles west of Brighton. 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 Sussex, England
- Postcodes
- BN11, BN13 and BN14
- Location
- 10 miles west of Brighton
- Pricing region
- South East
What do communal kitchen refits in Worthing involve?
- Electrics, sockets and lighting
- Extraction to outside
- Heat detector and fire blanket
- Extra sink, hob and oven where the numbers need it
- Lockable food storage for each sharer
Which rules apply in Worthing?
Communal kitchen refits in Worthing 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:
- Council standards often step up at 5 and 6 sharers, for example a separate WC at 5 and a second bathroom from 6.
- Fire precautions follow a risk assessment; the LACORS Housing – Fire Safety guide (2008) is guidance, not law, but many councils base their standards on it.
- 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.
- Smoke alarms on every storey with living accommodation and CO alarms by fixed combustion appliances (other than gas cookers) are required by law.
How much do communal kitchen refits cost in Worthing?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communal HMO kitchen with extra cooking and sink capacity (our estimate from domestic ranges) | £8,000 – £18,000 | £8,950 – £20,150 | kitchen |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £900 – £2,250 | house |
Use these as a starting point for budgeting. Access, condition and the council’s requirements in Worthing 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 Worthing landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- A licence condition about kitchen facilities
- More sharers than the current kitchen can serve
Questions about communal kitchen refits in Worthing
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.
Which postcodes in Worthing do you work in?
All of them, including BN11, BN13 and BN14, and the surrounding parts of West Sussex.
Does a shared house in Worthing 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 Worthing?
Our guide ranges for South 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 Worthing
- Portslade · 7 mi
- Littlehampton · 7 mi
- Hove · 9 mi
- Brighton · 10 mi
- Bognor Regis · 14 mi
- Rottingdean · 14 mi
- All of West Sussex
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