- Area
- Aberdeenshire
- Nation
- Scotland
- Postcodes
- AB42
- Location
- 28 miles north-east of Aberdeen
Peterhead is a town of about 19,000 people, 28 miles north-east of Aberdeen. We cover every part of it, from AB42 out to Fraserburgh, Inverurie.
What HMO works do we carry out in Peterhead?
All 24 of our HMO services are available in Peterhead. Each page below covers the work, the Scotland rules and regional prices.
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Peterhead
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Peterhead
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Peterhead
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Peterhead
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Peterhead
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Peterhead
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Peterhead
- Student HMO refurbishment in Peterhead
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Peterhead
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Peterhead
- Communal kitchen refits in Peterhead
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Peterhead
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Peterhead
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Peterhead
- Fire doors in Peterhead
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Peterhead
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Peterhead
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Peterhead
- Sound insulation in Peterhead
- EPC and energy upgrades in Peterhead
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Peterhead
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Peterhead
- Extensions for extra rooms in Peterhead
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Peterhead
HMO rules for Peterhead
- 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.
- No C4 use class: up to 5 residents can fall within Class 9 (houses), and HMO planning policy is set by each council.
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 Peterhead
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ensuite shower room added to a bedroom | £4,000 – £10,000 | £3,800 – £9,500 | ensuite |
| Shared bathroom refit | £5,500 – £9,000 | £5,200 – £8,550 | bathroom |
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £280 – £570 | door |
| 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 Peterhead?
Yes. We work across Peterhead and the AB42 postcode areas, plus the rest of Aberdeenshire. Nearby places we also cover include Fraserburgh, Inverurie, Aberdeen.
Does a shared house in Peterhead need an HMO licence?
Yes, if 3 or more people who are not from one or two families share amenities as their main home: every HMO in Scotland needs a licence from the council, lasting up to 3 years.
What HMO services do you offer in Peterhead?
All of them: conversions, refurbishments, ensuites, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety, licence works, electrics, sound and energy upgrades, lofts and extensions.