- Area
- Fife
- Nation
- Scotland
- Postcodes
- KY11 and KY12
- Location
- 13 miles north-west of Edinburgh
Our Dunfermline work covers KY11 and KY12 and the surrounding area, 13 miles north-west of Edinburgh, with the same survey-first, fixed-quote approach we use across Fife.
What HMO works do we carry out in Dunfermline?
Conversions, refurbishments, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety and council licence works across Dunfermline and KY11 and KY12.
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Dunfermline
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Dunfermline
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Dunfermline
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Dunfermline
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Dunfermline
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Dunfermline
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Dunfermline
- Student HMO refurbishment in Dunfermline
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Dunfermline
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Dunfermline
- Communal kitchen refits in Dunfermline
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Dunfermline
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Dunfermline
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Dunfermline
- Fire doors in Dunfermline
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Dunfermline
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Dunfermline
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Dunfermline
- Sound insulation in Dunfermline
- EPC and energy upgrades in Dunfermline
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Dunfermline
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Dunfermline
- Extensions for extra rooms in Dunfermline
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Dunfermline
HMO rules for Dunfermline
- Licences last up to 3 years; physical standards are set by councils under the 2012 statutory guidance.
- 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.
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 Dunfermline
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communal HMO kitchen with extra cooking and sink capacity (our estimate from domestic ranges) | £8,000 – £18,000 | £7,600 – £17,100 | kitchen |
| 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 |
| 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 |
Nearby places we cover
Questions
Do you cover all of Dunfermline?
Yes. We work across Dunfermline and the KY11 and KY12 postcode areas, plus the rest of Fife. Nearby places we also cover include Rosyth, Cowdenbeath, Bo’ness.
Does a shared house in Dunfermline 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 Dunfermline?
All of them: conversions, refurbishments, ensuites, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety, licence works, electrics, sound and energy upgrades, lofts and extensions.