Landlord and rental kitchens in Portsmouth

When do landlord and rental kitchens make sense in Portsmouth?

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

Shared houses across Hampshire often need larger kitchens with more storage, more worktop and extra cooking space, laid out around the conditions in the HMO licence. Homes right across Portsmouth are covered, as are nearby places such as Southsea, Gosport and the villages in between.

What is in a typical job?

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

Hard-wearing units, laminate worktops and wipe-clean finishes specified for rental use
Extraction planned to take moisture outside and help limit condensation
Electrical work tested and certified to BS 7671, with certificates handed over
Old kitchen stripped out, with gas capped and circuits made safe
Free survey visit, arranged with you, your agent or the outgoing tenant
New kitchen fitted between tenancies to an agreed programme

What do landlord and rental kitchens cost in Portsmouth?

These guide ranges include VAT at 20% and are adjusted for prices in the South East. We confirm your price in writing after a free survey visit. Expect costs in the South East to sit somewhat above UK averages, reflecting local labour rates.

What do landlord and rental kitchens cost in Portsmouth?
Typical project	Guide price
Small rental kitchen (flat or terrace), supplied and fittedHard-wearing units, laminate worktops, essential appliances	£6,900–£12,600
Family let kitchen, supplied and fittedMore units and appliances, durable finishes	£10,400–£18,400
Shared kitchen in an HMO, supplied and fittedLonger runs, extra storage, durable surfaces	£11,500–£23,000

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%.

House types around Portsmouth and what they mean for a kitchen

Across Hampshire you will often find Victorian terraces, 1930s semis, post-war estate houses and thatched and brick cottages, and each shapes the kitchen differently. Terraces in Southampton and Portsmouth often have a narrow back kitchen, while post-war estate houses tend to have a compact rectangular room suited to an L-shape.

Dense terraced streets can be very tight for parking, and New Forest lanes and village roads may limit the size of delivery vehicle. Water across Hampshire is mostly hard, largely from chalk sources, so limescale on taps and boiling water taps is common and a filter can help.

Building regulations, electrics and gas in Portsmouth

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.

Homes within the New Forest or South Downs national parks, listed cottages and conservation areas may need consent for a new extractor vent or alterations to historic features.

Practical advice for Portsmouth homeowners

Choose a worktop with a slight pattern for a Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth property is empty.
If your Portsmouth property is an HMO, send us a copy of the licence conditions before the survey so the layout meets them from the start.
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 Portsmouth

How much do landlord and rental kitchens cost in Portsmouth?

Landlord and rental kitchens in Portsmouth typically cost £6,900 to £12,600 including VAT for a small rental kitchen in a flat or terrace, supplied and fitted, based on prices in the South East. Larger or more involved jobs cost more, and your price is fixed in writing after a free survey visit.

Which parts of Portsmouth do you work in?

All of them. Our Hampshire coverage takes in the whole of Portsmouth, including the PO5 postcode district, as well as surrounding towns such as Southsea. If you are unsure, send us your postcode.

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 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.

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.

Also covering nearby towns

The same service is available a short drive from Portsmouth, including: