Landlord and rental kitchens in Crawley

Why do people in Crawley choose landlord and rental kitchens?

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

Shared houses across West Sussex often need larger kitchens with more storage, more worktop and extra cooking space, laid out around the conditions in the HMO licence. If your home is in Crawley or close by in Horley or Horsham, the same survey, quote and fitting process applies.

What we cover for landlord and rental kitchens in Crawley

Every kitchen is different, so we confirm the scope in writing. Most jobs of this kind include:

Free survey visit, arranged with you, your agent or the outgoing tenant
New kitchen fitted between tenancies to an agreed programme
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
Old kitchen stripped out, with gas capped and circuits made safe
HMO kitchens laid out around your licence conditions for sinks, cookers and storage

What should you budget for landlord and rental kitchens in Crawley?

These guide ranges include VAT at 20% and are adjusted for prices in the South East. We confirm your price in writing after a free survey visit. Prices in the South East usually run above the national guide, mainly because labour and parking cost more.

What should you budget for landlord and rental kitchens in Crawley?
Typical project	Guide price
Small rental kitchen (flat or terrace), supplied and fittedHard-wearing units, laminate worktops, essential appliances	£6,900–£12,600
Family let kitchen, supplied and fittedMore units and appliances, durable finishes	£10,400–£18,400
Shared kitchen in an HMO, supplied and fittedLonger runs, extra storage, durable surfaces	£11,500–£23,000

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 Crawley

You will find 1930s semis, flint and brick cottages, post-war new town houses and seaside bungalows throughout West Sussex. Crawley's new-town houses often have a compact galley, while seaside bungalows in Worthing and Bognor Regis tend to have a small square kitchen beside the dining area.

West Sussex has mostly hard water, so limescale on taps, sinks and boiling water taps is common and a filter is worth considering. Coastal flats may have no lift, and village lanes on the edge of the Downs can be narrow for delivery lorries, so the delivery route is checked at the survey.

Building regulations, electrics and gas in Crawley

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.

Homes in the South Downs National Park, listed flint cottages and conservation areas such as central Chichester may need consent for a new external vent.

Tips before you start

Choose a worktop with a slight pattern for a Crawley rental, as plain very dark or very pale surfaces show marks and scratches sooner.
Keep a spare door, a few plinth clips and some handles from the order in storage, ready for quick repairs between tenancies.
Give your Crawley tenants notice of the survey in line with the tenancy agreement, and agree a time for the visit that suits them.
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 Crawley

How much do landlord and rental kitchens cost in Crawley?

Guide prices in Crawley are about £6,900 to £12,600 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.

Do you cover all of Crawley?

Yes. We work across Crawley, including the RH11 and RH77 postcode districts, and nearby towns such as Horley and Horsham. Book a free survey visit and we will arrange a time that suits you.

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.

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.

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.

Landlord and rental kitchens in neighbouring towns

The same service is available a short drive from Crawley, including: