- Area
- East Renfrewshire
- Nation
- Scotland
- Postcodes
- G43, G46 and G76
- Location
- 4 miles south of Glasgow
Our Giffnock work covers G43, G46 and G76 and the surrounding area, 4 miles south of Glasgow, with the same survey-first, fixed-quote approach we use across East Renfrewshire.
What HMO works do we carry out in Giffnock?
All 24 of our HMO services are available in Giffnock. Each page below covers the work, the Scotland rules and regional prices.
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Giffnock
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Giffnock
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Giffnock
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Giffnock
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Giffnock
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Giffnock
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Giffnock
- Student HMO refurbishment in Giffnock
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Giffnock
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Giffnock
- Communal kitchen refits in Giffnock
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Giffnock
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Giffnock
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Giffnock
- Fire doors in Giffnock
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Giffnock
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Giffnock
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Giffnock
- Sound insulation in Giffnock
- EPC and energy upgrades in Giffnock
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Giffnock
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Giffnock
- Extensions for extra rooms in Giffnock
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Giffnock
HMO rules for Giffnock
- 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.
- Awaab’s Law applies to most private tenancies from 6 October 2026, with set timescales for damp and mould.
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 Giffnock
| 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 |
| Communal HMO kitchen with extra cooking and sink capacity (our estimate from domestic ranges) | £8,000 – £18,000 | £7,600 – £17,100 | kitchen |
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £280 – £570 | door |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £760 – £1,900 | house |
Nearby places we cover
- Newton Mearns (3 mi)
- Rutherglen (4 mi)
- Barrhead (4 mi)
- Glasgow (4 mi)
- Cambuslang (5 mi)
- East Kilbride (5 mi)
Questions
How far do you travel from Giffnock?
We cover the whole of East Renfrewshire and work UK-wide. For Giffnock the nearest towns on our list are Newton Mearns (3 miles), Rutherglen (4 miles), Barrhead (4 miles).
Does a shared house in Giffnock 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 Giffnock?
All of them: conversions, refurbishments, ensuites, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety, licence works, electrics, sound and energy upgrades, lofts and extensions.