Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about HMO kitchens, compliance, pricing, and our services.
An HMO (House in Multiple Occupation) kitchen is a shared communal kitchen used by multiple tenants who are not from the same household. Unlike a typical single-household kitchen, licensed HMOs usually need to satisfy your council's amenity standards on space, appliances, storage, ventilation, and often fire safety items. Our kitchens are designed and fitted to the specification you agree with us for your project.
HMO kitchen regulations vary by local council but generally require: a minimum kitchen size (typically 7m² for up to 5 occupants, plus 2m² per additional person), one full set of cooking facilities per 5 tenants (cooker with oven/grill/hob, sink with drainer, and fridge/freezer), a fire blanket to BS 6575 standard, mechanical ventilation, adequate worktop and storage space (minimum 0.2m³ per tenant), and electrical sockets positioned at least 30cm from water sources. We supply and install kitchens to the specification you agree with us. Licensing, building control, and statutory compliance for the property are your responsibility with the relevant professionals and authorities.
Our HMO kitchen packages start from £1,250 for a single kitchen. Supply-only and installed scopes are quoted separately on your paperwork; the exact total depends on kitchen size, specification level, number of appliances required, and your location. We offer bulk discounts for developers and landlords ordering multiple kitchens; contact us for a bespoke quote tailored to your project.
When your quote includes a like-for-like promise, we usually ask for a genuine written quote from another UK VAT-registered supplier for the same overall scope, specification, supply, and installation. We may check it and adjust our price as set out on your quote. It typically does not cover clearance stock, obvious errors, or offers that are not really comparable. Anything that applies to you is on your quote and contract.
Yes, we supply and install HMO and renovation kitchens across the entire UK. We have regional installation teams covering England, Scotland, and Wales, with particularly strong coverage in major HMO hotspots including London, Manchester, Birmingham, Leeds, Liverpool, Bristol, Newcastle, and Sheffield. Delivery is typically within 2-3 weeks of order confirmation.
We work from the licensing and amenity requirements you confirm for your property and area. Our team is used to typical local authority HMO amenity expectations across the UK. We design and install to the brief you sign off, document the specification clearly, and provide handover documentation for what we have supplied and fitted. Final licensing outcomes depend on your case officer and the full property, not the kitchen alone.
We use commercial-grade materials selected for durability in high-traffic, multi-tenant environments. This includes moisture-resistant MDF carcasses, laminate or solid surface worktops, soft-close hinges and drawer runners, splashback-ready wall panels, and commercial-grade stainless steel sinks. Warranty periods depend on the product line; many qualifying components are covered up to 10 years under our warranty documents.
We specify established manufacturer brands for appliances, sinks, taps, and hardware so your quote and handover pack match what landlords, developers, and housing teams expect to see on an audit trail. Exact models depend on your budget band, brief, and availability; everything is itemised in writing before you commit. We match recognised quality to your programme and warranty needs rather than pushing a single one-size-fits-all brand story.
A standard HMO kitchen installation takes 1-2 days per kitchen. For larger projects (10+ kitchens), we deploy multiple teams to work in parallel, significantly reducing your total project timeline. We understand that void periods cost money, so we prioritise speed without compromising quality.
Yes, we offer significant volume discounts for orders of 3 or more kitchens. Our developer packages include priority scheduling, dedicated project management, standardised specifications for consistency across your portfolio, and flexible payment terms where agreed. Savings versus high-street one-off pricing depend on specification; your quote is the reference.
Written warranty terms apply to each installation. Typically this includes up to 10 years on carcasses and worktops, up to 5 years on doors and drawer fronts, up to 5 years on hinges and runners, and 2 years on appliances where supplied by us, subject to the warranty document and fair use. Extended warranty options and maintenance packages may be available for portfolio landlords.
Yes, we have extensive experience working with housing associations, local authorities, and institutional property investors. We offer framework agreements, scheduled maintenance programmes, and volume pricing structures designed for organisations managing large portfolios. Our team can handle procurement processes and provide the documentation your organisation requires.