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 Keighley 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
- West Yorkshire, England
- Postcodes
- BD20 and BD21
- Location
- 8 miles north-west of Bradford
- Council
- City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council
- Pricing region
- Yorkshire and the Humber
What do communal kitchen refits in Keighley involve?
- Electrics, sockets and lighting
- Extra sink, hob and oven where the numbers need it
- Durable worktops and flooring
- Fridge and freezer space
- Heat detector and fire blanket
Which rules apply in Keighley?
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 Keighley 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.
- The Fire Safety Order 2005 applies to the common parts of HMOs, enforced by the fire and rescue authority.
- 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.
City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council: local HMO schemes
| Article 4 (HMO) | No scheme found |
|---|---|
| Additional licensing | No scheme found |
| Selective licensing | No scheme found |
Schemes change. Check the council’s current pages for the exact address in Keighley before you buy or start work. Source: City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council HMO licensing page, checked 2026-10-31.
How much do communal kitchen refits cost in Keighley?
| 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 |
Prices in Keighley are shown with our regional adjustment for Yorkshire and the Humber (below the UK average). Your quote is itemised and fixed in writing once the scope and specification are agreed.
How long does it take?
Most jobs of this kind take 1–2 weeks. If a council deadline applies in Keighley, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Keighley landlords need it?
Landlords in Keighley most often ask us for this when:
- More sharers than the current kitchen can serve
- A licence condition about kitchen facilities
Questions about communal kitchen refits in Keighley
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.
Which postcodes in Keighley do you work in?
All of them, including BD20 and BD21, and the surrounding parts of West Yorkshire.
Which council covers HMOs in Keighley?
Keighley is covered by City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council. We read the council’s written HMO standards before pricing, and you should check the licence position for the exact address.
How much do communal kitchen refits cost in Keighley?
Our guide ranges for Yorkshire and the Humber 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 Keighley
- Shipley · 6 mi
- Guiseley · 8 mi
- Bradford · 8 mi
- Yeadon · 9 mi
- Colne · 11 mi
- Halifax · 11 mi
- All of West Yorkshire
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