- Area
- City of Edinburgh
- Nation
- Scotland
- Postcodes
- EH1, EH2, EH3 and EH6
- Location
- 42 miles east of Glasgow
- Council
- City of Edinburgh Council
- Tenants
- Students and working sharers
Edinburgh is a city of around 500,000 people, 42 miles east of Glasgow. We cover every part of it, from EH1, EH2, EH3 and EH6 out to Musselburgh, Dalkeith.
What HMO works do we carry out in Edinburgh?
Everything from a single fire door to a full conversion. Choose a service for what it involves in Edinburgh, the rules that apply and local guide prices.
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Edinburgh
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Edinburgh
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Edinburgh
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Edinburgh
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Edinburgh
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Edinburgh
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Edinburgh
- Student HMO refurbishment in Edinburgh
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Edinburgh
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Edinburgh
- Communal kitchen refits in Edinburgh
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Edinburgh
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Edinburgh
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Edinburgh
- Fire doors in Edinburgh
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Edinburgh
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Edinburgh
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Edinburgh
- Sound insulation in Edinburgh
- EPC and energy upgrades in Edinburgh
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Edinburgh
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Edinburgh
- Extensions for extra rooms in Edinburgh
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Edinburgh
HMO rules for Edinburgh
- Every HMO needs a council licence: 3 or more people not from one or two families, sharing a toilet, washing or cooking facilities.
- Awaab’s Law applies to most private tenancies from 6 October 2026, with set timescales for damp and mould.
- Interlinked smoke and heat alarms under the tolerable standard; EICR before the first let and at least every 5 years.
Guide prices in Edinburgh
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shared bathroom refit | £5,500 – £9,000 | £5,200 – £8,550 | bathroom |
| 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 |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £760 – £1,900 | house |
| 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
How far do you travel from Edinburgh?
We cover the whole of City of Edinburgh and work UK-wide. For Edinburgh the nearest towns on our list are Musselburgh (6 miles), Dalkeith (6 miles), Bonnyrigg (6 miles).
Which council covers HMOs in Edinburgh?
Edinburgh is covered by City of Edinburgh Council. We read the council’s written HMO standards before pricing, and you should check the licence position for the exact address.
What HMO services do you offer in Edinburgh?
All of them: conversions, refurbishments, ensuites, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety, licence works, electrics, sound and energy upgrades, lofts and extensions.