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 Chippenham (SN14 and SN15) 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
- Wiltshire, England
- Postcodes
- SN14 and SN15
- Location
- 20 miles east of Bristol
- Pricing region
- South West
What do communal kitchen refits in Chippenham involve?
- Extra sink, hob and oven where the numbers need it
- Electrics, sockets and lighting
- Heat detector and fire blanket
- Durable worktops and flooring
- Kitchen designed to your council’s amenity standards
Which rules apply in Chippenham?
Communal kitchen refits in Chippenham 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.
- 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.
- 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 Chippenham?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communal HMO kitchen with extra cooking and sink capacity (our estimate from domestic ranges) | £8,000 – £18,000 | £8,300 – £18,700 | kitchen |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £830 – £2,100 | house |
Prices in Chippenham are shown with our regional adjustment for South West (above the UK average). Your quote is itemised and fixed in writing once the scope and specification are agreed.
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 Chippenham landlords need it?
Landlords in Chippenham most often ask us for this when:
- A licence condition about kitchen facilities
- Tired kitchens that are putting tenants off
Questions about communal kitchen refits in Chippenham
How long does a kitchen refit take?
Usually one to two weeks, longer if walls move or the kitchen relocates.
How far do you travel from Chippenham?
We cover the whole of Wiltshire and work UK-wide. For Chippenham the nearest towns on our list are Trowbridge (10 miles), Bath (12 miles), Yate (14 miles).
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Chippenham?
With the local council for the address. Councils in England can add additional licensing and Article 4 directions on top of the national rules. Check the council’s website for the exact address before you buy or start work.
How much do communal kitchen refits cost in Chippenham?
Our guide ranges for South West 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 Chippenham
- Trowbridge · 10 mi
- Bath · 12 mi
- Yate · 14 mi
- Swindon · 16 mi
- Mangotsfield · 16 mi
- Kingswood · 17 mi
- All of Wiltshire
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