Landlord and rental kitchens · Lanarkshire
Landlord and rental kitchens in Motherwell
Looking for landlord and rental kitchens in Motherwell? We survey, quote and carry out landlord and rental kitchens for homes across Motherwell and the rest of Lanarkshire, with one contract from the first measure to the final check.
Why do people in Motherwell choose landlord and rental kitchens?
Landlords with rental flats in Motherwell often replace a kitchen between tenancies, when the property is empty and the work will not disturb anyone living there.
If a tenancy has left a Motherwell rental with a damaged worktop, swollen units or broken doors, a replacement can cost less over time than repeated repairs. We cover all of Motherwell, including the ML1 postcode district, and travel out to neighbouring towns across Lanarkshire.
What is included in the work?
Here is what usually goes into landlord and rental kitchens, adjusted to your Motherwell kitchen after we have measured it:
- Old kitchen stripped out, with gas capped and circuits made safe
- HMO kitchens laid out around your licence conditions for sinks, cookers and storage
- Hard-wearing units, laminate worktops and wipe-clean finishes specified for rental use
- Gas hob or cooker connected by a Gas Safe registered engineer
- New kitchen fitted between tenancies to an agreed programme
- Extraction planned to take moisture outside and help limit condensation
How much do landlord and rental kitchens cost in Motherwell?
The figures below are guide prices for Motherwell, including VAT and adjusted for typical costs across Scotland. The fixed price comes after we have measured up. Prices in Scotland usually come in below the national guide, as labour rates are lower than in the South East.
| Typical project | Guide price |
|---|---|
| Small rental kitchen (flat or terrace), supplied and fittedHard-wearing units, laminate worktops, essential appliances | £5,600–£10,300 |
| Family let kitchen, supplied and fittedMore units and appliances, durable finishes | £8,500–£15,000 |
| Shared kitchen in an HMO, supplied and fittedLonger runs, extra storage, durable surfaces | £9,400–£18,800 |
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 Motherwell and what they mean for a kitchen
Across Lanarkshire you will often find sandstone tenement flats, four-in-a-block flats, new town houses and interwar council-built semis, and each shapes the kitchen differently. New-town houses in East Kilbride and Cumbernauld often have a compact galley, while tenement and four-in-a-block flats tend to have a small kitchen off the hall or at the back.
Lanarkshire's mains water is soft, so limescale is rarely an issue and taps, sinks and boiling water taps tend to stay cleaner. Common stairs in tenements and upper four-in-a-block flats mean units are carried by hand, while new-town estates may have parking courts some distance from the door.
Regulations for kitchen work in Motherwell
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.
The New Lanark World Heritage Site, other listed buildings and conservation areas may need consent for new vents, and flat owners may need neighbours' agreement.
Planning ahead
- Order the new kitchen before the current tenancy ends, so the fitting can start as soon as your Motherwell property is empty.
- Give your Motherwell 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 Motherwell rental, as plain very dark or very pale surfaces show marks and scratches sooner.
- 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 Motherwell
How much do landlord and rental kitchens cost in Motherwell?
For a small rental kitchen in a flat or terrace, supplied and fitted, budget around £5,600 to £10,300 including VAT in Motherwell. That reflects typical costs in Scotland; we confirm the actual figure in writing once we have measured up.
Do you cover all of Motherwell?
Yes. We work across Motherwell, including the ML1 postcode district, and nearby towns such as Bellshill and Hamilton. 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
Close to Motherwell? We cover these nearby towns too:
- Landlord and rental kitchens in Bellshill
- Landlord and rental kitchens in Hamilton
- Landlord and rental kitchens in Wishaw
- Landlord and rental kitchens in Viewpark
- Landlord and rental kitchens in Larkhall
- Landlord and rental kitchens in Blantyre
- Landlord and rental kitchens across Lanarkshire