- Area
- Angus
- Nation
- Scotland
- Postcodes
- DD11
- Location
- 16 miles north-east of Dundee
From Forfar (13 miles away) to the centre of Arbroath, we survey, price and carry out HMO works with one point of contact.
What HMO works do we carry out in Arbroath?
All 24 of our HMO services are available in Arbroath. Each page below covers the work, the Scotland rules and regional prices.
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Arbroath
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Arbroath
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Arbroath
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Arbroath
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Arbroath
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Arbroath
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Arbroath
- Student HMO refurbishment in Arbroath
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Arbroath
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Arbroath
- Communal kitchen refits in Arbroath
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Arbroath
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Arbroath
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Arbroath
- Fire doors in Arbroath
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Arbroath
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Arbroath
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Arbroath
- Sound insulation in Arbroath
- EPC and energy upgrades in Arbroath
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Arbroath
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Arbroath
- Extensions for extra rooms in Arbroath
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Arbroath
HMO rules for Arbroath
- 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.
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 Arbroath
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full rewire, 4–5 bedroom house | £6,000 – £12,000 | £5,700 – £11,400 | house |
| Ensuite shower room added to a bedroom | £4,000 – £10,000 | £3,800 – £9,500 | ensuite |
| 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 |
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £280 – £570 | door |
Nearby places we cover
Questions
Do you cover all of Arbroath?
Yes. We work across Arbroath and the DD11 postcode areas, plus the rest of Angus. Nearby places we also cover include Forfar, Dundee, Saint Andrews.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Arbroath?
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 Arbroath?
All of them: conversions, refurbishments, ensuites, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety, licence works, electrics, sound and energy upgrades, lofts and extensions.