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