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 Redditch 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
- Worcestershire, England
- Postcodes
- B97
- Location
- 12 miles south of Birmingham
- Pricing region
- West Midlands
What do communal kitchen refits in Redditch involve?
- Extraction to outside
- Lockable food storage for each sharer
- Electrics, sockets and lighting
- Kitchen designed to your council’s amenity standards
- Heat detector and fire blanket
Which rules apply in Redditch?
Here is what usually applies to a Redditch job of this kind. It is general information rather than legal advice, and the council’s written HMO standards have the final detail.
- 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.
- BS 7671, the wiring standard, calls for arc fault detection devices in HMOs on new socket circuits, such as rewires and consumer unit changes.
- 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 Redditch?
| 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 Redditch 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 Redditch landlords need it?
Landlords in Redditch most often ask us for this when:
- Tired kitchens that are putting tenants off
- More sharers than the current kitchen can serve
Questions about communal kitchen refits in Redditch
Do HMO kitchens need a heat detector?
Kitchens normally have a heat detector rather than a smoke detector, linked to the house alarm. The exact system follows the fire risk assessment.
Do you cover all of Redditch?
Yes. We work across Redditch and the B97 postcode areas, plus the rest of Worcestershire. Nearby places we also cover include Bromsgrove, Shirley, Droitwich.
Does a shared house in Redditch 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 Redditch?
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 Redditch
- Bromsgrove · 5 mi
- Shirley · 9 mi
- Droitwich · 9 mi
- Bartley Green · 9 mi
- Solihull · 10 mi
- Halesowen · 11 mi
- All of Worcestershire
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