- Area
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Nation
- Scotland
- Postcodes
- DG1 and DG2
Shared houses in Dumfries range from small three-sharer lets to larger houses over several floors. Whatever the size, we start with a measured survey and the council’s written standards.
What HMO works do we carry out in Dumfries?
All 24 of our HMO services are available in Dumfries. Each page below covers the work, the Scotland rules and regional prices.
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Dumfries
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Dumfries
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Dumfries
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Dumfries
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Dumfries
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Dumfries
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Dumfries
- Student HMO refurbishment in Dumfries
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Dumfries
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Dumfries
- Communal kitchen refits in Dumfries
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Dumfries
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Dumfries
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Dumfries
- Fire doors in Dumfries
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Dumfries
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Dumfries
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Dumfries
- Sound insulation in Dumfries
- EPC and energy upgrades in Dumfries
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Dumfries
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Dumfries
- Extensions for extra rooms in Dumfries
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Dumfries
HMO rules for Dumfries
- 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.
- Licences last up to 3 years; physical standards are set by councils under the 2012 statutory guidance.
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 Dumfries
| 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 |
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £280 – £570 | door |
| Full rewire, 4–5 bedroom house | £6,000 – £12,000 | £5,700 – £11,400 | house |
| Shared bathroom refit | £5,500 – £9,000 | £5,200 – £8,550 | bathroom |
Nearby places we cover
Questions
How far do you travel from Dumfries?
We cover the whole of Dumfries and Galloway and work UK-wide. For Dumfries the nearest towns on our list are Carlisle (29 miles), Workington (30 miles), Whitehaven (36 miles).
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Dumfries?
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 Dumfries?
All of them: conversions, refurbishments, ensuites, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety, licence works, electrics, sound and energy upgrades, lofts and extensions.