Landlord and rental kitchens · Argyll and Bute
Landlord and rental kitchens in Oban
Whether your Oban kitchen is a narrow galley or an open-plan room, landlord and rental kitchens follow the same careful order: survey, written scope, fit and a final check together.
When do landlord and rental kitchens make sense in Oban?
Landlords preparing an Oban property for the market sometimes renew the kitchen first, because it is one of the rooms prospective tenants judge most closely.
Portfolio landlords in Oban sometimes standardise one durable kitchen specification across the properties they let, so doors, handles and parts are easy to match later. Kitchens in every part of Oban are covered, and the survey visit is free wherever you are in Argyll and Bute.
What we cover for landlord and rental kitchens in Oban
After the survey visit we write the scope down. For landlord and rental kitchens in Oban it usually covers:
- Gas hob or cooker connected by a Gas Safe registered engineer
- Free survey visit, arranged with you, your agent or the outgoing tenant
- HMO kitchens laid out around your licence conditions for sinks, cookers and storage
- New kitchen fitted between tenancies to an agreed programme
- Extraction planned to take moisture outside and help limit condensation
- Old kitchen stripped out, with gas capped and circuits made safe
How much do landlord and rental kitchens cost in Oban?
Typical landlord and rental kitchens prices for homes in Oban, including VAT and adjusted for Scotland. Your own figure depends on the size of the kitchen, the layout and what is moving. Labour rates in Scotland are generally lower than in London and the South East, so these ranges are a little below the national guide.
| 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%.
Fitting kitchens in older and newer Oban homes
In and around Oban, homes range across Victorian villas, whitewashed cottages, tenement flats and post-war bungalows. Victorian villas in Dunoon and Oban often have a separate scullery and a larger kitchen, while cottages and bungalows tend to have a compact room at the back.
Long single-track roads are common, and some mainland addresses are quickest reached by ferry, so delivery dates, vehicle size and worktop lengths need planning around timetables and weather. Soft water is usual across Argyll and Bute, so limescale is rarely a concern, though rural homes on private supplies may need their own filtering.
What rules apply to landlord and rental kitchens in Oban?
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.
Parts of Cowal lie within Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park, and listed buildings or conservation areas may need consent for a new external vent.
Planning ahead
- Order the new kitchen before the current tenancy ends, so the fitting can start as soon as your Oban property is empty.
- If your Oban property is an HMO, send us a copy of the licence conditions before the survey so the layout meets them from the start.
- Choose a worktop with a slight pattern for an Oban 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 Oban
How much do landlord and rental kitchens cost in Oban?
Guide prices in Oban are about £5,600 to £10,300 including VAT for a small rental kitchen in a flat or terrace, supplied and fitted. The final price depends on the size of the kitchen and what is moving, and is set out in an itemised written quote.
Which parts of Oban do you work in?
All of them. Our Argyll and Bute coverage takes in the whole of Oban, including the PA34 postcode district, as well as surrounding towns such as Dunoon. If you are unsure, send us your postcode.
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.
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.
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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