- Area
- East Dunbartonshire
- Nation
- Scotland
- Postcodes
- G13, G15, G61 and G62
- Location
- 5 miles north-west of Glasgow
Bearsden is a town of about 28,000 people, 5 miles north-west of Glasgow. We cover every part of it, from G13, G15, G61 and G62 out to Milngavie, Clydebank.
What HMO works do we carry out in Bearsden?
Conversions, refurbishments, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety and council licence works across Bearsden and G13, G15, G61 and G62.
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Bearsden
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Bearsden
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Bearsden
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Bearsden
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Bearsden
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Bearsden
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Bearsden
- Student HMO refurbishment in Bearsden
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Bearsden
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Bearsden
- Communal kitchen refits in Bearsden
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Bearsden
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Bearsden
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Bearsden
- Fire doors in Bearsden
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Bearsden
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Bearsden
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Bearsden
- Sound insulation in Bearsden
- EPC and energy upgrades in Bearsden
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Bearsden
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Bearsden
- Extensions for extra rooms in Bearsden
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Bearsden
HMO rules for Bearsden
- No C4 use class: up to 5 residents can fall within Class 9 (houses), and HMO planning policy is set by each council.
- Every HMO needs a council licence: 3 or more people not from one or two families, sharing a toilet, washing or cooking facilities.
- Interlinked smoke and heat alarms under the tolerable standard; EICR before the first let and at least every 5 years.
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 Bearsden
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £280 – £570 | door |
| Ensuite shower room added to a bedroom | £4,000 – £10,000 | £3,800 – £9,500 | ensuite |
| Shared bathroom refit | £5,500 – £9,000 | £5,200 – £8,550 | bathroom |
| 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
Which postcodes in Bearsden do you work in?
All of them, including G13, G15, G61 and G62, and the surrounding parts of East Dunbartonshire.
Does a shared house in Bearsden need an HMO licence?
Yes, if 3 or more people who are not from one or two families share amenities as their main home: every HMO in Scotland needs a licence from the council, lasting up to 3 years.
What HMO services do you offer in Bearsden?
All of them: conversions, refurbishments, ensuites, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety, licence works, electrics, sound and energy upgrades, lofts and extensions.