- Area
- Aberdeen City
- Nation
- Scotland
- Postcodes
- AB10, AB11, AB12 and AB24
- Council
- Aberdeen City Council
- Tenants
- Students and working sharers
Shared houses in Aberdeen range from small three-sharer lets to larger houses over several floors. Whatever the size, we start with a measured survey and the council’s written standards.
What HMO works do we carry out in Aberdeen?
Conversions, refurbishments, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety and council licence works across Aberdeen and AB10, AB11, AB12 and AB24.
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Aberdeen
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Aberdeen
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Aberdeen
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Aberdeen
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Aberdeen
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Aberdeen
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Aberdeen
- Student HMO refurbishment in Aberdeen
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Aberdeen
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Aberdeen
- Communal kitchen refits in Aberdeen
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Aberdeen
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Aberdeen
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Aberdeen
- Fire doors in Aberdeen
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Aberdeen
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Aberdeen
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Aberdeen
- Sound insulation in Aberdeen
- EPC and energy upgrades in Aberdeen
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Aberdeen
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Aberdeen
- Extensions for extra rooms in Aberdeen
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Aberdeen
HMO rules for Aberdeen
- 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.
- Every HMO needs a council licence: 3 or more people not from one or two families, sharing a toilet, washing or cooking facilities.
Guide prices in Aberdeen
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communal HMO kitchen with extra cooking and sink capacity (our estimate from domestic ranges) | £8,000 – £18,000 | £7,600 – £17,100 | kitchen |
| Shared bathroom refit | £5,500 – £9,000 | £5,200 – £8,550 | bathroom |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £760 – £1,900 | house |
| 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 |
Nearby places we cover
Questions
Do you cover all of Aberdeen?
Yes. We work across Aberdeen and the AB10, AB11, AB12 and AB24 postcode areas, plus the rest of Aberdeen City. Nearby places we also cover include Nigg, Westhill, Inverurie.
Which council covers HMOs in Aberdeen?
Aberdeen is covered by Aberdeen City Council. We read the council’s written HMO standards before pricing, and you should check the licence position for the exact address.
What HMO services do you offer in Aberdeen?
All of them: conversions, refurbishments, ensuites, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety, licence works, electrics, sound and energy upgrades, lofts and extensions.