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 Great Malvern (WR14) 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
- Worcestershire, England
- Postcodes
- WR14
- Location
- 31 miles south-west of Birmingham
- Pricing region
- West Midlands
What do communal kitchen refits in Great Malvern involve?
- Durable worktops and flooring
- Extra sink, hob and oven where the numbers need it
- Electrics, sockets and lighting
- Extraction to outside
- Heat detector and fire blanket
Which rules apply in Great Malvern?
Communal kitchen refits in Great Malvern 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.
- 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.
- The Fire Safety Order 2005 applies to the common parts of HMOs, enforced by the fire and rescue authority.
How much do communal kitchen refits cost in Great Malvern?
| 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 |
Prices in Great Malvern are shown with our regional adjustment for West Midlands (in line with 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 Great Malvern, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Great Malvern landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- More sharers than the current kitchen can serve
- A licence condition about kitchen facilities
Questions about communal kitchen refits in Great Malvern
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 Great Malvern?
We cover the whole of Worcestershire and work UK-wide. For Great Malvern the nearest towns on our list are Worcester (7 miles), Tewkesbury (11 miles), Droitwich (13 miles).
Does a shared house in Great Malvern 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 Great Malvern?
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 Great Malvern
- Worcester · 7 mi
- Tewkesbury · 11 mi
- Droitwich · 13 mi
- Stourport-on-Severn · 16 mi
- Evesham · 16 mi
- Hereford · 17 mi
- All of Worcestershire
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