Landlord and rental kitchens · Scotland
Landlord and rental kitchens in Glasgow
We carry out landlord and rental kitchens across Glasgow, from the city centre to the suburbs, with a free survey visit and an itemised written quote as standard.
Who usually needs landlord and rental kitchens in Glasgow?
If a tenancy has left a Glasgow rental with a damaged worktop, swollen units or broken doors, a replacement can cost less over time than repeated repairs.
Landlords who live away from Glasgow often need a contractor who can work with their letting agent on keys, access and regular progress updates during the work.
What do landlord and rental kitchens in Glasgow include?
The exact scope is agreed after the survey, but a typical job in Glasgow 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 Glasgow?
The figures below are guide prices for Glasgow, including VAT and adjusted for typical costs across Edinburgh and Glasgow. The fixed price comes after we have measured up. Costs in Edinburgh and Glasgow 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 | £6,100–£11,200 |
| Family let kitchen, supplied and fittedMore units and appliances, durable finishes | £9,200–£16,300 |
| Shared kitchen in an HMO, supplied and fittedLonger runs, extra storage, durable surfaces | £10,200–£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 Glasgow
The housing mix across Glasgow includes sandstone tenement flats, Victorian terraces and villas, four-in-a-block flats and post-war high-rise flats, so no two kitchen fits are quite alike. Tenement flats often have a kitchen off the hall, sometimes with an old bed recess, while four-in-a-block flats tend to have a narrow galley at the back.
Glasgow's mains water is soft, much of it from Loch Katrine, so limescale is rarely a problem and taps and boiling water taps stay cleaner. Tenement closes and common stairs mean carrying units by hand, often to upper floors, and permit parking near the door may need arranging for delivery day.
Tenement kitchens often have high ceilings and a former bed recess, which can take tall units, a fridge freezer or a small dining nook. Four-in-a-block flats and ex-council houses more often need a full refit with new wiring, better storage and a more practical layout.
Rules for landlord and rental kitchens in Glasgow
In Scotland, a replacement kitchen in a let property does not normally need a building warrant, but electrical work must meet the building standards and BS 7671. 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, and only Gas Safe registered engineers may connect gas appliances. HMO licences set kitchen conditions, so check your licence and the council's HMO standards before the layout is planned.
Many of the city's tenement streets, including much of the West End, are conservation areas, so a new external vent may need consent, and common walls involve neighbours.
Before you start
- Plan fire safety in shared kitchens, such as a heat alarm and a fire blanket, as HMO licences commonly set these out.
- Make sure extraction takes moisture outside where possible, because condensation and mould in a let kitchen can quickly turn into a repair problem.
- Laminate worktops, durable doors and a wipe-clean floor cost less to buy and are cheaper to put right after a tenancy.
- 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.
- Order the new kitchen before the current tenancy ends, so the fitting can start as soon as your Glasgow property is empty.
- Give your Glasgow tenants notice of the survey in line with the tenancy agreement, and agree a time for the visit that suits them.
Questions about landlord and rental kitchens in Glasgow
How much do landlord and rental kitchens cost in Glasgow?
For a small rental kitchen in a flat or terrace, supplied and fitted, budget around £6,100 to £11,200 including VAT in Glasgow. That reflects typical costs in Edinburgh and Glasgow; we confirm the actual figure in writing once we have measured up.
Do you cover the whole of Glasgow?
Yes. We carry out landlord and rental kitchens across Glasgow. Every job starts with a free survey visit and an itemised written quote.
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.
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.