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