Landlord and rental kitchens in Chard

What prompts landlord and rental kitchens in Chard?

If your family let in Chard still has a kitchen that was old when the first tenant moved in, planning its replacement avoids a rushed one mid-tenancy.

Portfolio landlords in Chard sometimes standardise one durable kitchen specification across the properties they let, so doors, handles and parts are easy to match later. Kitchens in every part of Chard are covered, and the survey visit is free wherever you are in Somerset.

What we cover for landlord and rental kitchens in Chard

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

Free survey visit, arranged with you, your agent or the outgoing tenant
Hard-wearing units, laminate worktops and wipe-clean finishes specified for rental use
Old kitchen stripped out, with gas capped and circuits made safe
HMO kitchens laid out around your licence conditions for sinks, cookers and storage
New kitchen fitted between tenancies to an agreed programme
Gas hob or cooker connected by a Gas Safe registered engineer

Landlord and rental kitchens prices in Chard

The figures below are guide prices for Chard, including VAT and adjusted for typical costs across the South West. The fixed price comes after we have measured up. Prices across the South West are broadly in line with UK averages.

Landlord and rental kitchens prices in Chard
Typical project	Guide price
Small rental kitchen (flat or terrace), supplied and fittedHard-wearing units, laminate worktops, essential appliances	£6,200–£11,300
Family let kitchen, supplied and fittedMore units and appliances, durable finishes	£9,300–£16,500
Shared kitchen in an HMO, supplied and fittedLonger runs, extra storage, durable surfaces	£10,300–£20,500

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%.

Kitchens in homes around Chard

The housing mix across Somerset includes Georgian townhouses, Victorian terraces, stone cottages and post-war estate houses, so no two kitchen fits are quite alike. Georgian townhouses in Bath often have kitchens at lower-ground level or in flats on upper floors, while Victorian terraces in Taunton and Yeovil tend to have a narrow back galley.

Steep streets and controlled parking in Bath, upper-floor flats without lifts and narrow village lanes can each make delivering worktops slower. Somerset's mains water is mostly hard, so limescale on taps and boiling water taps is common, and a filter or softener can help keep them working well.

Building regulations, electrics and gas in Chard

In England, a replacement rental kitchen needs no planning permission, though a listed building may need listed building consent. New circuits are notifiable under Part P and certified through a competent person scheme or building control. 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, so keep the new certificates with those records. Gas connections are made only by Gas Safe registered engineers, and HMO kitchens must meet the licence conditions.

Bath is a World Heritage city with many listed buildings, and homes in Exmoor National Park or conservation areas may need consent for new vents or internal changes.

Planning ahead

Give your Chard tenants notice of the survey in line with the tenancy agreement, and agree a time for the visit that suits them.
If your Chard 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 Somerset, such as decorating, so the home is ready to let in one go.
Pick a door style and colour from a range likely to stay available, so one damaged door can be replaced without changing the whole kitchen.

Questions about landlord and rental kitchens in Chard

How much do landlord and rental kitchens cost in Chard?

Landlord and rental kitchens in Chard typically cost £6,200 to £11,300 including VAT for a small rental kitchen in a flat or terrace, supplied and fitted, based on prices in the South West. Larger or more involved jobs cost more, and your price is fixed in writing after a free survey visit.

Can you measure up in Chard before quoting?

Yes. Every quote starts with a free, no-obligation survey visit to your home in Chard. We measure the room, check the walls, floor and service positions, then send an itemised written quote.

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 kind of kitchen lasts longest in a rented home?

A rental kitchen lasts longest when it combines well-built carcasses, doors with a tough, easily cleaned finish, laminate worktops with sealed edges and a wipe-clean vinyl floor. Simple, widely available appliances are quicker to replace when one fails. Finishes that mark easily or need regular oiling, such as solid wood worktops, are better avoided unless you are prepared to maintain 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.

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