Landlord and rental kitchens in Exeter

Who usually needs landlord and rental kitchens in Exeter?

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

Landlords preparing an Exeter property for the market sometimes renew the kitchen first, because it is one of the rooms prospective tenants judge most closely. Our Devon coverage reaches every part of Exeter (EX2) and out towards Exmouth.

What we cover for landlord and rental kitchens in Exeter

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

Extraction planned to take moisture outside and help limit condensation
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
Free survey visit, arranged with you, your agent or the outgoing tenant

Landlord and rental kitchens prices in Exeter

The figures below are guide prices for Exeter, including VAT and adjusted for typical costs across the South West. The fixed price comes after we have measured up. Costs in the South West sit close to the national guide.

Landlord and rental kitchens prices in Exeter
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%.

House types around Exeter and what they mean for a kitchen

Across Devon you will often find cob and thatched cottages, Victorian terraces, post-war houses and flats and seaside bungalows, and each shapes the kitchen differently. 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.

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. 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.

Regulations for kitchen work in Exeter

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.

Planning ahead

Give your Exeter tenants notice of the survey in line with the tenancy agreement, and agree a time for the visit that suits them.
Keep a spare door, a few plinth clips and some handles from the order in storage, ready for quick repairs between tenancies.
Order the new kitchen before the current tenancy ends, so the fitting can start as soon as your Exeter property is empty.
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 Exeter

How much do landlord and rental kitchens cost in Exeter?

For a small rental kitchen in a flat or terrace, supplied and fitted, budget around £6,200 to £11,300 including VAT in Exeter. That reflects typical costs in the South West; we confirm the actual figure in writing once we have measured up.

Do you work near Exeter as well?

Yes. As well as Exeter itself, we cover the rest of Devon and nearby towns such as Exmouth and Tiverton. The process is the same wherever the kitchen is.

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.

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 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.

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