Landlord and rental kitchens in Newcastle upon Tyne

What prompts landlord and rental kitchens in Newcastle upon Tyne?

Portfolio landlords in Newcastle upon Tyne sometimes standardise one durable kitchen specification across the properties they let, so doors, handles and parts are easy to match later.

If you have bought a property in Tyne and Wear to let and the kitchen is dated, replacing it before the first tenancy is far less disruptive than doing it later. We cover all of Newcastle upon Tyne, including the NE1 postcode district, and travel out to neighbouring towns across Tyne and Wear.

What does the job involve?

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

New kitchen fitted between tenancies to an agreed programme
Free survey visit, arranged with you, your agent or the outgoing tenant
Gas hob or cooker connected by a Gas Safe registered engineer
Extraction planned to take moisture outside and help limit condensation
Old kitchen stripped out, with gas capped and circuits made safe
HMO kitchens laid out around your licence conditions for sinks, cookers and storage

Landlord and rental kitchens prices in Newcastle upon Tyne

As a starting point for Newcastle upon Tyne, these ranges include VAT at 20% and allow for typical labour costs in the North East. Labour rates in the North East are generally lower than in London and the South East, so these ranges are a little below the national guide.

Landlord and rental kitchens prices in Newcastle upon Tyne
Typical project	Guide price
Small rental kitchen (flat or terrace), supplied and fittedHard-wearing units, laminate worktops, essential appliances	£5,400–£9,900
Family let kitchen, supplied and fittedMore units and appliances, durable finishes	£8,100–£14,400
Shared kitchen in an HMO, supplied and fittedLonger runs, extra storage, durable surfaces	£9,000–£18,000

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 Tyne and Wear include tyneside flats, Victorian terraces, 1930s semis and post-war council-built houses. Tyneside flats often have a narrow kitchen in the rear offshoot, while 1930s semis and ex-council houses tend to have a small square kitchen at the back.

Back lanes behind terraced streets can help deliveries, but upper Tyneside flats have their own internal stair, so long worktops need careful handling. Hardness varies across Tyne and Wear, from fairly soft around Newcastle to harder in parts of Sunderland, so check with your supplier before choosing a filter.

Building regulations, electrics and gas in Newcastle upon Tyne

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.

In conservation areas and listed buildings, such as parts of central Newcastle and Tynemouth, a new external vent or changes to historic features may need consent.

Tips before you start

Ask your letting agent to hold a spare set of keys for the fitting period, and to pass on any alarm codes securely.
Give your Newcastle upon Tyne tenants notice of the survey in line with the tenancy agreement, and agree a time for the visit that suits them.
Keep copies of every certificate and the kitchen specification in the property file, so a future repair can be matched exactly.
Survey during the notice period where the tenant agrees, so the kitchen can be ordered in time to fit as soon as the property is empty.

Questions about landlord and rental kitchens in Newcastle upon Tyne

How much do landlord and rental kitchens cost in Newcastle upon Tyne?

Landlord and rental kitchens in Newcastle upon Tyne typically cost £5,400 to £9,900 including VAT for a small rental kitchen in a flat or terrace, supplied and fitted, based on prices in the North East. Larger or more involved jobs cost more, and your price is fixed in writing after a free survey visit.

Can you measure up in Newcastle upon Tyne before quoting?

Yes. Every quote starts with a free, no-obligation survey visit to your home in Newcastle upon Tyne. We measure the room, check the walls, floor and service positions, then send an itemised written quote.

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.

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.

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.

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