Landlord and rental kitchens in Truro

Is landlord and rental kitchens right for your Truro kitchen?

If your family let in Truro 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 Cornwall to let and the kitchen is dated, replacing it before the first tenancy is far less disruptive than doing it later. If your home is in Truro or close by in Falmouth or Redruth, the same survey, quote and fitting process applies.

What is in a typical job?

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

Old kitchen stripped out, with gas capped and circuits made safe
Electrical work tested and certified to BS 7671, with certificates handed over
Gas hob or cooker connected by a Gas Safe registered engineer
New kitchen fitted between tenancies to an agreed programme
Free survey visit, arranged with you, your agent or the outgoing tenant
Extraction planned to take moisture outside and help limit condensation

Guide prices for landlord and rental kitchens in Truro

Use these ranges to plan your budget. They include VAT, reflect costs in the South West, and are firmed up once we have seen your Truro kitchen. Prices across the South West are broadly in line with UK averages.

Guide prices for landlord and rental kitchens in Truro
Typical project	Guide price
Small rental kitchen (flat or terrace), supplied and fittedHard-wearing units, laminate worktops, essential appliances	£6,200–£11,300
Family let kitchen, supplied and fittedMore units and appliances, durable finishes	£9,300–£16,500
Shared kitchen in an HMO, supplied and fittedLonger runs, extra storage, durable surfaces	£10,300–£20,500

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%.

What kind of kitchens do we fit in Truro?

You will find granite and slate cottages, Victorian terraces, post-war bungalows and converted barns throughout Cornwall. Older stone cottages often have a small, low-ceilinged kitchen with uneven walls, while post-war bungalows tend to have a square kitchen beside a separate dining area.

Mains water across most of Cornwall is soft, which is kinder to taps and appliances, so heavy limescale build-up is rarely a problem. Narrow lanes, steep harbour streets and cottages with no parking outside can make delivering long worktops tricky, so delivery day needs planning in advance.

Do you need approval for landlord and rental kitchens in Truro?

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.

Where a cottage is listed or sits in one of the many harbour-town conservation areas, consent may be needed before a new extractor vent is cut through an outside wall.

Tips before you start

Order the new kitchen before the current tenancy ends, so the fitting can start as soon as your Truro property is empty.
Choose a worktop with a slight pattern for a Truro rental, as plain very dark or very pale surfaces show marks and scratches sooner.
If your Truro 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 Truro

How much do landlord and rental kitchens cost in Truro?

For a small rental kitchen in a flat or terrace, supplied and fitted, budget around £6,200 to £11,300 including VAT in Truro. That reflects typical costs in the South West; we confirm the actual figure in writing once we have measured up.

Can you measure up in Truro before quoting?

Yes. Every quote starts with a free, no-obligation survey visit to your home in Truro. 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.

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.

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.

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