Landlord and rental kitchens · Hertfordshire
Landlord and rental kitchens in Stevenage
Looking for landlord and rental kitchens in Stevenage? We survey, quote and carry out landlord and rental kitchens for homes across Stevenage and the rest of Hertfordshire, with one contract from the first measure to the final check.
Thinking about landlord and rental kitchens in Stevenage?
If your family let in Stevenage still has a kitchen that was old when the first tenant moved in, planning its replacement avoids a rushed one mid-tenancy.
If you have bought a property in Hertfordshire to let and the kitchen is dated, replacing it before the first tenancy is far less disruptive than doing it later. Our Hertfordshire coverage reaches every part of Stevenage (SG1) and out towards Hitchin.
What is included in the work?
After the survey visit we write the scope down. For landlord and rental kitchens in Stevenage it usually covers:
- 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
- New kitchen fitted between tenancies to an agreed programme
- Extraction planned to take moisture outside and help limit condensation
- Free survey visit, arranged with you, your agent or the outgoing tenant
How much do landlord and rental kitchens cost in Stevenage?
The figures below are guide prices for Stevenage, including VAT and adjusted for typical costs across the East of England. The fixed price comes after we have measured up. Prices in the East of England usually run above the national guide, mainly because labour and parking cost more.
| Typical project | Guide price |
|---|---|
| Small rental kitchen (flat or terrace), supplied and fittedHard-wearing units, laminate worktops, essential appliances | £6,500–£11,900 |
| Family let kitchen, supplied and fittedMore units and appliances, durable finishes | £9,700–£17,300 |
| Shared kitchen in an HMO, supplied and fittedLonger runs, extra storage, durable surfaces | £10,800–£21,500 |
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
You will find 1930s semis, post-war new town houses, Victorian terraces and new-build estates throughout Hertfordshire. Stevenage and Hemel Hempstead new-town houses often have a small galley, while 1930s semis tend to have a narrow kitchen beside the dining room.
Hertfordshire's water is very hard, mostly drawn from chalk, so limescale on taps and boiling water taps is common and a softener or filter is worth considering. Commuter-town streets often have tight parking, and estate houses with shared parking courts can mean carrying units some distance to the front door.
Regulations for kitchen work in Stevenage
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.
A kitchen fit needs no planning permission, but listed buildings and conservation areas, including parts of St Albans and Welwyn Garden City, may need consent for external vents.
Tips before you start
- If your Stevenage 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 a Stevenage rental, as plain very dark or very pale surfaces show marks and scratches sooner.
- Keep a spare door, a few plinth clips and some handles from the order in storage, ready for quick repairs between tenancies.
- 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 Stevenage
How much do landlord and rental kitchens cost in Stevenage?
Guide prices in Stevenage are about £6,500 to £11,900 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.
Can you measure up in Stevenage before quoting?
Yes. Every quote starts with a free, no-obligation survey visit to your home in Stevenage. We measure the room, check the walls, floor and service positions, then send an itemised written quote.
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.
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.
Also covering nearby towns
We also carry out landlord and rental kitchens in these towns near Stevenage:
- Landlord and rental kitchens in Hitchin
- Landlord and rental kitchens in Letchworth Garden City
- Landlord and rental kitchens in Welwyn Garden City
- Landlord and rental kitchens in Harpenden
- Landlord and rental kitchens in Hertford
- Landlord and rental kitchens in Luton
- Landlord and rental kitchens across Hertfordshire