Landlord and rental kitchens · Devon
Landlord and rental kitchens in Exmouth
Our landlord and rental kitchens service covers Exmouth and nearby places such as Exeter and Newton Abbot, with a free survey visit and an itemised written quote as the first step.
Is landlord and rental kitchens right for your Exmouth kitchen?
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 Exmouth property for the market sometimes renew the kitchen first, because it is one of the rooms prospective tenants judge most closely. Homes right across Exmouth are covered, as are nearby places such as Exeter, Newton Abbot and the villages in between.
What we cover for landlord and rental kitchens in Exmouth
After the survey visit we write the scope down. For landlord and rental kitchens in Exmouth it usually covers:
- HMO kitchens laid out around your licence conditions for sinks, cookers and storage
- Free survey visit, arranged with you, your agent or the outgoing tenant
- Gas hob or cooker connected by a Gas Safe registered engineer
- Old kitchen stripped out, with gas capped and circuits made safe
- Extraction planned to take moisture outside and help limit condensation
- New kitchen fitted between tenancies to an agreed programme
How much do landlord and rental kitchens cost in Exmouth?
As a starting point for Exmouth, these ranges include VAT at 20% and allow for typical labour costs in the South West. Costs in the South West sit close to the national guide.
| 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 Exmouth and what they mean for a kitchen
The housing mix across Devon includes cob and thatched cottages, Victorian terraces, post-war houses and flats and seaside bungalows, so no two kitchen fits are quite alike. 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 Exmouth
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
- 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.
- Order the new kitchen before the current tenancy ends, so the fitting can start as soon as your Exmouth property is empty.
- 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 Exmouth
How much do landlord and rental kitchens cost in Exmouth?
For a small rental kitchen in a flat or terrace, supplied and fitted, budget around £6,200 to £11,300 including VAT in Exmouth. That reflects typical costs in the South West; we confirm the actual figure in writing once we have measured up.
Can you measure up in Exmouth before quoting?
Yes. Every quote starts with a free, no-obligation survey visit to your home in Exmouth. We measure the room, check the walls, floor and service positions, then send an itemised written quote.
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.
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.
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.
Also covering nearby towns
We also carry out landlord and rental kitchens in these towns near Exmouth:
- Landlord and rental kitchens in Exeter
- Landlord and rental kitchens in Newton Abbot
- Landlord and rental kitchens in Torquay
- Landlord and rental kitchens in Paignton
- Landlord and rental kitchens in Honiton
- Landlord and rental kitchens in Totnes
- Landlord and rental kitchens across Devon