- Area
- Highland
- Nation
- Scotland
- Postcodes
- PH33
- Location
- 57 miles south-west of Inverness
Fort William is a town of about 16,000 people, 57 miles south-west of Inverness. We cover every part of it, from PH33 out to Inverness, Helensburgh.
What HMO works do we carry out in Fort William?
Conversions, refurbishments, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety and council licence works across Fort William and PH33.
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Fort William
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Fort William
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Fort William
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Fort William
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Fort William
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Fort William
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Fort William
- Student HMO refurbishment in Fort William
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Fort William
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Fort William
- Communal kitchen refits in Fort William
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Fort William
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Fort William
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Fort William
- Fire doors in Fort William
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Fort William
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Fort William
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Fort William
- Sound insulation in Fort William
- EPC and energy upgrades in Fort William
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Fort William
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Fort William
- Extensions for extra rooms in Fort William
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Fort William
HMO rules for Fort William
- Licences last up to 3 years; physical standards are set by councils under the 2012 statutory guidance.
- Awaab’s Law applies to most private tenancies from 6 October 2026, with set timescales for damp and mould.
- No C4 use class: up to 5 residents can fall within Class 9 (houses), and HMO planning policy is set by each council.
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 Fort William
| 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 rewire, 4–5 bedroom house | £6,000 – £12,000 | £5,700 – £11,400 | house |
| 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 |
Nearby places we cover
- Inverness (57 mi)
- Helensburgh (58 mi)
- Greenock (61 mi)
- Vale of Leven (62 mi)
- Port Glasgow (63 mi)
- Dumbarton (64 mi)
Questions
How far do you travel from Fort William?
We cover the whole of Highland and work UK-wide. For Fort William the nearest towns on our list are Inverness (57 miles), Helensburgh (58 miles), Greenock (61 miles).
Does a shared house in Fort William 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 Fort William?
All of them: conversions, refurbishments, ensuites, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety, licence works, electrics, sound and energy upgrades, lofts and extensions.