Landlord and rental kitchens in Pimlico

Why landlord and rental kitchens for a Pimlico home?

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

Portfolio landlords in Pimlico sometimes standardise one durable kitchen specification across the properties they let, so doors, handles and parts are easy to match later. We cover all of Pimlico, including the SW1 postcode district, and travel out to neighbouring towns across Greater London.

What do landlord and rental kitchens in Pimlico include?

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

New kitchen fitted between tenancies to an agreed programme
HMO kitchens laid out around your licence conditions for sinks, cookers and storage
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
Extraction planned to take moisture outside and help limit condensation

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

The figures below are guide prices for Pimlico, including VAT and adjusted for typical costs across London. The fixed price comes after we have measured up. Labour in London generally costs more than the UK average, which lifts these ranges a little.

What should you budget for landlord and rental kitchens in Pimlico?
Typical project	Guide price
Small rental kitchen (flat or terrace), supplied and fittedHard-wearing units, laminate worktops, essential appliances	£7,800–£14,300
Family let kitchen, supplied and fittedMore units and appliances, durable finishes	£11,700–£21,000
Shared kitchen in an HMO, supplied and fittedLonger runs, extra storage, durable surfaces	£13,000–£26,000

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%.

What kind of kitchens do we fit in Pimlico?

The housing mix across Greater London includes Victorian and Edwardian terraces, conversion flats, mansion block flats and 1930s semis, so no two kitchen fits are quite alike. Victorian terraces often have a narrow galley beside the side return, while conversion flats and mansion blocks usually fit the kitchen into a small room or along one living-room wall.

Permit parking, red routes and flats without lifts are common, so parking suspensions, stair carries and lift bookings may need arranging before delivery day. London's mains water is hard, so limescale builds quickly on taps and boiling water taps, and a scale-reducing filter is worth planning in.

What rules apply to landlord and rental kitchens in Pimlico?

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.

Conservation areas are widespread across London, so a new extractor vent on a front wall may need permission, and leaseholders usually need the freeholder's written consent first.

Tips before you start

Order the new kitchen before the current tenancy ends, so the fitting can start as soon as your Pimlico property is empty.
If your Pimlico property is an HMO, send us a copy of the licence conditions before the survey so the layout meets them from the start.
Keep copies of every certificate and the kitchen specification in the property file, so a future repair can be matched exactly.
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.

Questions about landlord and rental kitchens in Pimlico

How much do landlord and rental kitchens cost in Pimlico?

Landlord and rental kitchens in Pimlico typically cost £7,800 to £14,300 including VAT for a small rental kitchen in a flat or terrace, supplied and fitted, based on prices in London. Larger or more involved jobs cost more, and your price is fixed in writing after a free survey visit.

Which parts of Pimlico do you work in?

All of them. Our Greater London coverage takes in the whole of Pimlico, including the SW1 postcode district, as well as surrounding towns such as Westminster. 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.

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

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