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