In short: we carry out HMO conversions, refurbishments, fire safety and licence works across Aberdeen City, priced against the rules for Scotland and the council’s own standards. Aberdeen City is also the name of the local council, which licenses HMOs here.
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- Scotland
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What HMO rules apply in Aberdeen City?
- Every HMO needs a council licence: 3 or more people not from one or two families, sharing a toilet, washing or cooking facilities.
- Licences last up to 3 years; physical standards are set by councils under the 2012 statutory guidance.
- No C4 use class: up to 5 residents can fall within Class 9 (houses), and HMO planning policy is set by each council.
- Interlinked smoke and heat alarms under the tolerable standard; EICR before the first let and at least every 5 years.
- Awaab’s Law applies to most private tenancies from 6 October 2026, with set timescales for damp and mould.
Towns we cover in Aberdeen City
HMO services in Aberdeen City
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Aberdeen City
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Aberdeen City
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Aberdeen City
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Aberdeen City
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Aberdeen City
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Aberdeen City
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Aberdeen City
- Student HMO refurbishment in Aberdeen City
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Aberdeen City
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Aberdeen City
- Communal kitchen refits in Aberdeen City
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Aberdeen City
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Aberdeen City
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Aberdeen City
- Fire doors in Aberdeen City
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Aberdeen City
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Aberdeen City
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Aberdeen City
- Sound insulation in Aberdeen City
- EPC and energy upgrades in Aberdeen City
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Aberdeen City
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Aberdeen City
- Extensions for extra rooms in Aberdeen City
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Aberdeen City
Guide prices in Aberdeen City
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conversion works per letting room (walls, linings, electrics, decoration; excludes kitchens, bathrooms and fire systems; our estimate) | £3,500 – £6,500 | £3,300 – £6,200 | letting room |
| Full refurbishment per letting room, with a share of communal areas (excludes kitchens, bathrooms and fire systems; our estimate) | £4,000 – £9,000 | £3,800 – £8,550 | letting room |
| Ensuite shower room added to a bedroom | £4,000 – £10,000 | £3,800 – £9,500 | ensuite |
| Communal HMO kitchen with extra cooking and sink capacity (our estimate from domestic ranges) | £8,000 – £18,000 | £7,600 – £17,100 | kitchen |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £760 – £1,900 | house |
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £280 – £570 | door |
Questions
Do you carry out HMO works in Aberdeen City?
Yes. We cover the whole of Aberdeen City, including Aberdeen.
Who licenses HMOs in Aberdeen City?
Aberdeen City council licenses HMOs in its area. Every HMO in Scotland needs a licence.
Is HMO work more expensive in Aberdeen City?
Our guide prices for Aberdeen City use the Scotland adjustment of -5% against the UK average. Your fixed price follows a site visit.