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