- Area
- Fife
- Nation
- Scotland
- Postcodes
- KY16
- Location
- 11 miles south-east of Dundee
- Tenants
- Students and working sharers
From Dundee (11 miles away) to the centre of Saint Andrews, we survey, price and carry out HMO works with one point of contact.
What HMO works do we carry out in Saint Andrews?
All 24 of our HMO services are available in Saint Andrews. Each page below covers the work, the Scotland rules and regional prices.
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Saint Andrews
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Saint Andrews
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Saint Andrews
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Saint Andrews
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Saint Andrews
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Saint Andrews
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Saint Andrews
- Student HMO refurbishment in Saint Andrews
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Saint Andrews
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Saint Andrews
- Communal kitchen refits in Saint Andrews
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Saint Andrews
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Saint Andrews
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Saint Andrews
- Fire doors in Saint Andrews
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Saint Andrews
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Saint Andrews
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Saint Andrews
- Sound insulation in Saint Andrews
- EPC and energy upgrades in Saint Andrews
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Saint Andrews
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Saint Andrews
- Extensions for extra rooms in Saint Andrews
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Saint Andrews
HMO rules for Saint Andrews
- 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.
- Interlinked smoke and heat alarms under the tolerable standard; EICR before the first let and at least every 5 years.
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 Saint Andrews
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £280 – £570 | door |
| 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 |
| 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
Questions
Do you cover all of Saint Andrews?
Yes. We work across Saint Andrews and the KY16 postcode areas, plus the rest of Fife. Nearby places we also cover include Dundee, Glenrothes, Arbroath.
Does a shared house in Saint Andrews 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 Saint Andrews?
All of them: conversions, refurbishments, ensuites, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety, licence works, electrics, sound and energy upgrades, lofts and extensions.