- Area
- Fife
- Nation
- Scotland
- Postcodes
- KY7
- Location
- 17 miles north of Edinburgh
Shared houses in Glenrothes range from small three-sharer lets to larger houses over several floors. Whatever the size, we start with a measured survey and the council’s written standards.
What HMO works do we carry out in Glenrothes?
All 24 of our HMO services are available in Glenrothes. Each page below covers the work, the Scotland rules and regional prices.
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Glenrothes
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Glenrothes
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Glenrothes
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Glenrothes
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Glenrothes
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Glenrothes
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Glenrothes
- Student HMO refurbishment in Glenrothes
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Glenrothes
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Glenrothes
- Communal kitchen refits in Glenrothes
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Glenrothes
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Glenrothes
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Glenrothes
- Fire doors in Glenrothes
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Glenrothes
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Glenrothes
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Glenrothes
- Sound insulation in Glenrothes
- EPC and energy upgrades in Glenrothes
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Glenrothes
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Glenrothes
- Extensions for extra rooms in Glenrothes
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Glenrothes
HMO rules for Glenrothes
- 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.
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 Glenrothes
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full rewire, 4–5 bedroom house | £6,000 – £12,000 | £5,700 – £11,400 | house |
| 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 |
Nearby places we cover
Questions
Do you cover all of Glenrothes?
Yes. We work across Glenrothes and the KY7 postcode areas, plus the rest of Fife. Nearby places we also cover include Kirkcaldy, Cowdenbeath, Dunfermline.
Does a shared house in Glenrothes 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 Glenrothes?
All of them: conversions, refurbishments, ensuites, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety, licence works, electrics, sound and energy upgrades, lofts and extensions.