- Area
- East Lothian
- Nation
- Scotland
- Postcodes
- EH21
- Location
- 6 miles east of Edinburgh
Musselburgh is a town of about 24,000 people, 6 miles east of Edinburgh. We cover every part of it, from EH21 out to Dalkeith, Mayfield.
What HMO works do we carry out in Musselburgh?
Everything from a single fire door to a full conversion. Choose a service for what it involves in Musselburgh, the rules that apply and local guide prices.
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Musselburgh
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Musselburgh
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Musselburgh
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Musselburgh
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Musselburgh
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Musselburgh
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Musselburgh
- Student HMO refurbishment in Musselburgh
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Musselburgh
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Musselburgh
- Communal kitchen refits in Musselburgh
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Musselburgh
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Musselburgh
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Musselburgh
- Fire doors in Musselburgh
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Musselburgh
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Musselburgh
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Musselburgh
- Sound insulation in Musselburgh
- EPC and energy upgrades in Musselburgh
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Musselburgh
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Musselburgh
- Extensions for extra rooms in Musselburgh
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Musselburgh
HMO rules for Musselburgh
- Licences last up to 3 years; physical standards are set by councils under the 2012 statutory guidance.
- Every HMO needs a council licence: 3 or more people not from one or two families, sharing a toilet, washing or cooking facilities.
- No C4 use class: up to 5 residents can fall within Class 9 (houses), and HMO planning policy is set by each council.
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 Musselburgh
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Communal HMO kitchen with extra cooking and sink capacity (our estimate from domestic ranges) | £8,000 – £18,000 | £7,600 – £17,100 | kitchen |
Nearby places we cover
Questions
Do you cover all of Musselburgh?
Yes. We work across Musselburgh and the EH21 postcode areas, plus the rest of East Lothian. Nearby places we also cover include Dalkeith, Mayfield, Bonnyrigg.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Musselburgh?
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 Musselburgh?
All of them: conversions, refurbishments, ensuites, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety, licence works, electrics, sound and energy upgrades, lofts and extensions.