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