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