Landlord and rental kitchens in Arbroath

Thinking about landlord and rental kitchens in Arbroath?

If you have bought a property in Dundee and Angus to let and the kitchen is dated, replacing it before the first tenancy is far less disruptive than doing it later.

Landlords who live away from Dundee and Angus often need a contractor who can work with their letting agent on keys, access and regular progress updates during the work. We cover all of Arbroath, including the DD11 postcode district, and travel out to neighbouring towns across Dundee and Angus.

What we cover for landlord and rental kitchens in Arbroath

Here is what usually goes into landlord and rental kitchens, adjusted to your Arbroath kitchen after we have measured it:

Extraction planned to take moisture outside and help limit condensation
Free survey visit, arranged with you, your agent or the outgoing tenant
HMO kitchens laid out around your licence conditions for sinks, cookers and storage
Electrical work tested and certified to BS 7671, with certificates handed over
Hard-wearing units, laminate worktops and wipe-clean finishes specified for rental use
Gas hob or cooker connected by a Gas Safe registered engineer

Landlord and rental kitchens prices in Arbroath

Typical landlord and rental kitchens prices for homes in Arbroath, including VAT and adjusted for Scotland. Your own figure depends on the size of the kitchen, the layout and what is moving. Labour rates in Scotland are generally lower than in London and the South East, so these ranges are a little below the national guide.

Landlord and rental kitchens prices in Arbroath
Typical project	Guide price
Small rental kitchen (flat or terrace), supplied and fittedHard-wearing units, laminate worktops, essential appliances	£5,600–£10,300
Family let kitchen, supplied and fittedMore units and appliances, durable finishes	£8,500–£15,000
Shared kitchen in an HMO, supplied and fittedLonger runs, extra storage, durable surfaces	£9,400–£18,800

Rental kitchen ranges include hard-wearing units, laminate worktops, essential appliances and fitting with connections to the existing layout; new circuits, moved services, flooring and tiling are quoted as separate lines where needed. Prices include VAT at 20%.

House types around Arbroath and what they mean for a kitchen

Typical homes in this part of Dundee and Angus include sandstone tenement flats, Victorian villas, post-war council-built houses and fishing town cottages. Dundee's tenement flats often have a narrow kitchen or a box room off the hall, while villas in Broughty Ferry and the Angus towns tend to have larger separate kitchens.

Common stairs in tenements, steep streets in parts of Dundee and narrow glen roads in Angus can each affect deliveries and worktop lengths. Dundee and Angus have soft mains water, so limescale is rarely an issue and taps and boiling water taps tend to stay free of heavy scale.

Do you need approval for landlord and rental kitchens in Arbroath?

In Scotland, a replacement kitchen in a let property does not normally need a building warrant, but electrical work must meet the building standards and BS 7671. Private landlords need an Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR), with portable appliance testing (PAT) of any appliances they supply, at least every five years, plus annual gas safety checks, and only Gas Safe registered engineers may connect gas appliances. HMO licences set kitchen conditions, so check your licence and the council's HMO standards before the layout is planned.

Consent may be needed for new vents on listed buildings and in conservation areas, and homes in the upper Angus glens fall within the Cairngorms National Park.

Tips before you start

If your Arbroath property is an HMO, send us a copy of the licence conditions before the survey so the layout meets them from the start.
Schedule the kitchen alongside other void-period jobs at your property in Dundee and Angus, such as decorating, so the home is ready to let in one go.
Choose a worktop with a slight pattern for an Arbroath rental, as plain very dark or very pale surfaces show marks and scratches sooner.
Make sure extraction takes moisture outside where possible, because condensation and mould in a let kitchen can quickly turn into a repair problem.

Questions about landlord and rental kitchens in Arbroath

How much do landlord and rental kitchens cost in Arbroath?

Guide prices in Arbroath are about £5,600 to £10,300 including VAT for a small rental kitchen in a flat or terrace, supplied and fitted. The final price depends on the size of the kitchen and what is moving, and is set out in an itemised written quote.

Which parts of Arbroath do you work in?

All of them. Our Dundee and Angus coverage takes in the whole of Arbroath, including the DD11 postcode district, as well as surrounding towns such as Montrose. If you are unsure, send us your postcode.

Will I get certificates for the gas and electrical work?

Yes. Electrical work comes with an Electrical Installation Certificate or Minor Works Certificate, and the Gas Safe registered engineer provides a record of any gas work. These are separate from the annual gas safety check and any periodic electrical inspection, which landlords arrange on their own schedule. Keep them all together with your property records.

What does an HMO kitchen need to include?

It depends on your licence. HMO licence conditions and the council's HMO standards usually set the number of sinks and cookers, the amount of worktop and storage for the number of occupiers, and fire safety such as a heat alarm and a fire blanket. Check your licence conditions before the design is finalised, and send them to us so the kitchen is laid out to meet them.

Can you work with my letting agent on access?

Yes. Landlords who live away from the property often prefer this, so we can arrange keys, survey times and fitting access through your letting agent, with you approving the quote and any changes. We do not manage properties or act as a letting agent; we carry out the kitchen work and keep both you and your agent updated as it progresses.

Nearby places we cover

We also carry out landlord and rental kitchens in these towns near Arbroath: