Landlord and rental kitchens in Melksham

Is landlord and rental kitchens right for your Melksham kitchen?

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

Shared houses across Wiltshire often need larger kitchens with more storage, more worktop and extra cooking space, laid out around the conditions in the HMO licence. Melksham sits about 20 miles south-west of Swindon, and our Wiltshire coverage takes in everything in between.

What is included in the work?

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

Extraction planned to take moisture outside and help limit condensation
Gas hob or cooker connected by a Gas Safe registered engineer
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
HMO kitchens laid out around your licence conditions for sinks, cookers and storage

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

The figures below are guide prices for Melksham, 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.

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

Fitting kitchens in older and newer Melksham homes

You will find thatched and stone cottages, Victorian railway terraces, post-war estate houses and new-build estates throughout Wiltshire. Railway terraces in Swindon often have a narrow back kitchen, while stone and thatched cottages in the villages tend to have small kitchens with low ceilings.

Wiltshire's water is hard, much of it from chalk, so limescale on taps and boiling water taps is common and a filter can help. Village lanes and farm tracks can be narrow for delivery lorries, and Salisbury's historic centre has limited parking, so delivery is planned in advance.

What rules apply to landlord and rental kitchens in Melksham?

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 thatched cottages, Salisbury's historic centre and other conservation areas may need consent for a new external vent or changes to historic features.

Planning ahead

Keep copies of every certificate and the kitchen specification in the property file, so a future repair can be matched exactly.
Choose a worktop with a slight pattern for a Melksham rental, as plain very dark or very pale surfaces show marks and scratches sooner.
Order the new kitchen before the current tenancy ends, so the fitting can start as soon as your Melksham property is empty.
For an HMO, check your licence conditions and the council's HMO standards for numbers of sinks, cookers, worktop space and storage before ordering.

Questions about landlord and rental kitchens in Melksham

How much do landlord and rental kitchens cost in Melksham?

Landlord and rental kitchens in Melksham typically cost £6,200 to £11,300 including VAT for a small rental kitchen in a flat or terrace, supplied and fitted, based on prices in the South West. Larger or more involved jobs cost more, and your price is fixed in writing after a free survey visit.

Do you cover all of Melksham?

Yes. We work across Melksham, including the SN12 postcode district, and nearby towns such as Trowbridge and Chippenham. Book a free survey visit and we will arrange a time that suits you.

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.

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