Landlord and rental kitchens in Fulham

Who usually needs landlord and rental kitchens in Fulham?

Landlords preparing a Fulham property for the market sometimes renew the kitchen first, because it is one of the rooms prospective tenants judge most closely.

If your family let in Fulham still has a kitchen that was old when the first tenant moved in, planning its replacement avoids a rushed one mid-tenancy. Fulham sits about 3 miles south-west of Westminster, and our Greater London coverage takes in everything in between.

What is included in the work?

The exact scope is agreed after the survey, but a typical job in Fulham covers:

Old kitchen stripped out, with gas capped and circuits made safe
HMO kitchens laid out around your licence conditions for sinks, cookers and storage
Gas hob or cooker connected by a Gas Safe registered engineer
Hard-wearing units, laminate worktops and wipe-clean finishes specified for rental use
New kitchen fitted between tenancies to an agreed programme
Extraction planned to take moisture outside and help limit condensation

Landlord and rental kitchens prices in Fulham

These guide ranges include VAT at 20% and are adjusted for prices in London. We confirm your price in writing after a free survey visit. Labour in London generally costs more than the UK average, which lifts these ranges a little.

Landlord and rental kitchens prices in Fulham
Typical project	Guide price
Small rental kitchen (flat or terrace), supplied and fittedHard-wearing units, laminate worktops, essential appliances	£7,800–£14,300
Family let kitchen, supplied and fittedMore units and appliances, durable finishes	£11,700–£21,000
Shared kitchen in an HMO, supplied and fittedLonger runs, extra storage, durable surfaces	£13,000–£26,000

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%.

Local homes and their kitchens

Typical homes in this part of Greater London include Victorian and Edwardian terraces, conversion flats, mansion block flats and 1930s semis. Victorian terraces often have a narrow galley beside the side return, while conversion flats and mansion blocks usually fit the kitchen into a small room or along one living-room wall.

London's mains water is hard, so limescale builds quickly on taps and boiling water taps, and a scale-reducing filter is worth planning in. Permit parking, red routes and flats without lifts are common, so parking suspensions, stair carries and lift bookings may need arranging before delivery day.

Building regulations, electrics and gas in Fulham

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.

Conservation areas are widespread across London, so a new extractor vent on a front wall may need permission, and leaseholders usually need the freeholder's written consent first.

Worth knowing before the fit

If your Fulham property is an HMO, send us a copy of the licence conditions before the survey so the layout meets them from the start.
Give your Fulham tenants notice of the survey in line with the tenancy agreement, and agree a time for the visit that suits them.
Choose a worktop with a slight pattern for a Fulham rental, as plain very dark or very pale surfaces show marks and scratches sooner.
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 Fulham

How much do landlord and rental kitchens cost in Fulham?

For a small rental kitchen in a flat or terrace, supplied and fitted, budget around £7,800 to £14,300 including VAT in Fulham. That reflects typical costs in London; we confirm the actual figure in writing once we have measured up.

Do you cover all of Fulham?

Yes. We work across Fulham, including the SW6 postcode district, and nearby towns such as Chelsea and Putney. 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.

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.

Nearby places we cover

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