Landlord and rental kitchens in Egham

Why do people in Egham choose landlord and rental kitchens?

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

Landlords with rental flats in Egham often replace a kitchen between tenancies, when the property is empty and the work will not disturb anyone living there. If your home is in Egham or close by in Staines or Chertsey, the same survey, quote and fitting process applies.

What do landlord and rental kitchens in Egham include?

After the survey visit we write the scope down. For landlord and rental kitchens in Egham it usually covers:

Hard-wearing units, laminate worktops and wipe-clean finishes specified for rental use
Electrical work tested and certified to BS 7671, with certificates handed over
Gas hob or cooker connected by a Gas Safe registered engineer
Old kitchen stripped out, with gas capped and circuits made safe
New kitchen fitted between tenancies to an agreed programme
Extraction planned to take moisture outside and help limit condensation

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

Use these ranges to plan your budget. They include VAT, reflect costs in the South East, and are firmed up once we have seen your Egham kitchen. Expect costs in the South East to sit somewhat above UK averages, reflecting local labour rates.

What should you budget for landlord and rental kitchens in Egham?
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%.

Fitting kitchens in older and newer Egham homes

You will find 1930s semis, Victorian and Edwardian villas, detached family houses and new-build estates throughout Surrey. 1930s semis often have a narrow kitchen beside the dining room, while larger detached houses and Edwardian villas may have room for an island or a separate utility.

Private roads, long drives and village lanes can be awkward for large lorries, while town-centre flats may need lift bookings and parking permits for delivery day. Surrey's water is hard across most of the county, so limescale on taps and boiling water taps is common, and a scale-reducing filter is worth considering.

Regulations for kitchen work in Egham

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.

Listed buildings and conservation areas in older towns and villages may need consent for new vents, and flats in managed blocks usually need the freeholder's consent first.

Planning ahead

Choose a worktop with a slight pattern for an Egham rental, as plain very dark or very pale surfaces show marks and scratches sooner.
Ask your letting agent to hold a spare set of keys for the fitting period, and to pass on any alarm codes securely.
Schedule the kitchen alongside other void-period jobs at your property in Surrey, such as decorating, so the home is ready to let in one go.
Laminate worktops, durable doors and a wipe-clean floor cost less to buy and are cheaper to put right after a tenancy.

Questions about landlord and rental kitchens in Egham

How much do landlord and rental kitchens cost in Egham?

Guide prices in Egham 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.

Which parts of Egham do you work in?

All of them. Our Surrey coverage takes in the whole of Egham, including the TW20 postcode district, as well as surrounding towns such as Staines. If you are unsure, send us your postcode.

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.

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.

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.

Landlord and rental kitchens near Egham

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