Landlord and rental kitchens · England
Landlord and rental kitchens in Devon
Landlord and rental kitchens in Devon start with a free visit to measure up, then a written scope and quote before any work begins.
Who usually needs landlord and rental kitchens in Devon?
If a tenancy has left a Devon rental with a damaged worktop, swollen units or broken doors, a replacement can cost less over time than repeated repairs.
Landlords with rental flats in Devon often replace a kitchen between tenancies, when the property is empty and the work will not disturb anyone living there.
What do landlord and rental kitchens in Devon include?
After the survey visit we write the scope down. For landlord and rental kitchens in Devon it usually covers:
- 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
- New kitchen fitted between tenancies to an agreed programme
- Electrical work tested and certified to BS 7671, with certificates handed over
- Gas hob or cooker connected by a Gas Safe registered engineer
- Extraction planned to take moisture outside and help limit condensation
- HMO kitchens laid out around your licence conditions for sinks, cookers and storage
How much do landlord and rental kitchens cost in Devon?
Use these ranges to plan your budget. They include VAT, reflect costs in the South West, and are firmed up once we have seen your Devon kitchen. For the South West, these ranges are close to the national figures.
| 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 across Devon
You will find cob and thatched cottages, Victorian terraces, post-war houses and flats and seaside bungalows throughout Devon. Victorian terraces in Exeter and Torbay often have a narrow back kitchen, while post-war houses and seaside bungalows usually have a square room that suits an L-shape.
Much of Devon has soft mains water, which is kind to taps and appliances, though some eastern parts are harder, so check with your supplier. Single-track lanes, steep town streets and cottages with no parking can make deliveries slow, so long worktops and tall units need a planned route into the house.
Cob and stone cottages often have walls that are out of true and need breathable finishes, which affects how units and splashbacks are fixed. Seaside bungalows more often need a full replacement with better storage, sometimes with the old dining area opened into the kitchen.
Rules for landlord and rental kitchens in Devon
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 within Dartmoor or Exmoor national parks, listed thatched cottages and conservation areas may need consent before a new extractor vent goes through an outside wall.
Before you start
- 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.
- Survey during the notice period where the tenant agrees, so the kitchen can be ordered in time to fit as soon as the property is empty.
- Plan fire safety in shared kitchens, such as a heat alarm and a fire blanket, as HMO licences commonly set these out.
- For an HMO, check your licence conditions and the council's HMO standards for numbers of sinks, cookers, worktop space and storage before ordering.
- Schedule the kitchen alongside other void-period jobs at your property in Devon, such as decorating, so the home is ready to let in one go.
- Ask your letting agent to hold a spare set of keys for the fitting period, and to pass on any alarm codes securely.
Questions about landlord and rental kitchens in Devon
How much do landlord and rental kitchens cost in Devon?
Landlord and rental kitchens in Devon 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.
Do you cover the whole of Devon?
Yes. We carry out landlord and rental kitchens across Devon, including Plymouth, Exeter, Paignton and Torquay. Every job starts with a free survey visit and an itemised written quote.
How quickly can a rental kitchen be replaced between tenancies?
Usually three to seven days on site once the property is empty, depending on the size of the kitchen and whether services move. Ordering is the bigger factor, so we aim to survey during the notice period and have the kitchen delivered for the day the tenancy ends. Short gaps between tenancies are much easier to meet when the specification is settled early.
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.
Landlord and rental kitchens in towns across Devon
Choose a town for local guide prices and postcode coverage:
- Landlord and rental kitchens in Plymouth
- Landlord and rental kitchens in Exeter
- Landlord and rental kitchens in Paignton
- Landlord and rental kitchens in Torquay
- Landlord and rental kitchens in Newton Abbot
- Landlord and rental kitchens in Exmouth
- Landlord and rental kitchens in Barnstaple
- Landlord and rental kitchens in Bideford
- Landlord and rental kitchens in Plymstock
- Landlord and rental kitchens in Tiverton
- Landlord and rental kitchens in Tavistock
- Landlord and rental kitchens in Honiton
- Landlord and rental kitchens in Ilfracombe
- Landlord and rental kitchens in Totnes
- Landlord and rental kitchens in Okehampton