- Area
- Aberdeenshire
- Nation
- Scotland
- Postcodes
- AB10, AB11, AB12 and AB24
- Location
- 2 miles south of Aberdeen
Nigg is a town of about 16,000 people, 2 miles south of Aberdeen. We cover every part of it, from AB10, AB11, AB12 and AB24 out to Aberdeen, Westhill.
What HMO works do we carry out in Nigg?
Conversions, refurbishments, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety and council licence works across Nigg and AB10, AB11, AB12 and AB24.
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Nigg
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Nigg
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Nigg
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Nigg
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Nigg
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Nigg
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Nigg
- Student HMO refurbishment in Nigg
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Nigg
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Nigg
- Communal kitchen refits in Nigg
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Nigg
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Nigg
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Nigg
- Fire doors in Nigg
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Nigg
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Nigg
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Nigg
- Sound insulation in Nigg
- EPC and energy upgrades in Nigg
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Nigg
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Nigg
- Extensions for extra rooms in Nigg
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Nigg
HMO rules for Nigg
- Licences last up to 3 years; physical standards are set by councils under the 2012 statutory guidance.
- 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.
Scottish councils set their own HMO licence standards and planning policies. Every HMO needs a licence, so check the council’s standards before you design the layout.
Guide prices in Nigg
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £760 – £1,900 | house |
| Communal HMO kitchen with extra cooking and sink capacity (our estimate from domestic ranges) | £8,000 – £18,000 | £7,600 – £17,100 | kitchen |
| 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 |
Nearby places we cover
Questions
Do you cover all of Nigg?
Yes. We work across Nigg and the AB10, AB11, AB12 and AB24 postcode areas, plus the rest of Aberdeenshire. Nearby places we also cover include Aberdeen, Westhill, Inverurie.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Nigg?
With the local council for the address. Scottish councils set their own HMO licence standards and planning policies. Every HMO needs a licence, so check the council’s standards before you design the layout.
What HMO services do you offer in Nigg?
All of them: conversions, refurbishments, ensuites, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety, licence works, electrics, sound and energy upgrades, lofts and extensions.