In short: we carry out HMO conversions, refurbishments, fire safety and licence works across Aberdeenshire, working to the HMO rules for Scotland. Aberdeenshire is also the name of the local council, which licenses HMOs here.
- Nation
- Scotland
- Region for pricing
- Scotland
- Postcode areas
- AB, DD
- Towns on our list
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What HMO rules apply in Aberdeenshire?
- 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 Aberdeenshire
HMO services in Aberdeenshire
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Aberdeenshire
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Aberdeenshire
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Aberdeenshire
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Aberdeenshire
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Aberdeenshire
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Aberdeenshire
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Aberdeenshire
- Student HMO refurbishment in Aberdeenshire
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Aberdeenshire
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Aberdeenshire
- Communal kitchen refits in Aberdeenshire
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Aberdeenshire
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Aberdeenshire
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Aberdeenshire
- Fire doors in Aberdeenshire
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Aberdeenshire
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Aberdeenshire
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Aberdeenshire
- Sound insulation in Aberdeenshire
- EPC and energy upgrades in Aberdeenshire
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Aberdeenshire
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Aberdeenshire
- Extensions for extra rooms in Aberdeenshire
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Aberdeenshire
Guide prices in Aberdeenshire
| 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 Aberdeenshire?
Yes. We cover the whole of Aberdeenshire, including Peterhead, Nigg, Inverurie, Fraserburgh.
Who licenses HMOs in Aberdeenshire?
Aberdeenshire council licenses HMOs in its area. Every HMO in Scotland needs a licence.
Is HMO work more expensive in Aberdeenshire?
Our guide prices for Aberdeenshire use the Scotland adjustment of -5% against the UK average. Your fixed price follows a site visit.