- Area
- Inverclyde
- Nation
- Scotland
- Postcodes
- PA15 and PA16
- Location
- 20 miles west of Glasgow
From Port Glasgow (3 miles away) to the centre of Greenock, we survey, price and carry out HMO works with one point of contact.
What HMO works do we carry out in Greenock?
Conversions, refurbishments, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety and council licence works across Greenock and PA15 and PA16.
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Greenock
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Greenock
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Greenock
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Greenock
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Greenock
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Greenock
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Greenock
- Student HMO refurbishment in Greenock
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Greenock
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Greenock
- Communal kitchen refits in Greenock
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Greenock
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Greenock
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Greenock
- Fire doors in Greenock
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Greenock
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Greenock
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Greenock
- Sound insulation in Greenock
- EPC and energy upgrades in Greenock
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Greenock
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Greenock
- Extensions for extra rooms in Greenock
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Greenock
HMO rules for Greenock
- 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 Greenock
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Full rewire, 4–5 bedroom house | £6,000 – £12,000 | £5,700 – £11,400 | house |
Nearby places we cover
- Port Glasgow (3 mi)
- Helensburgh (4 mi)
- Vale of Leven (7 mi)
- Dumbarton (7 mi)
- Erskine (12 mi)
- Johnstone (13 mi)
Questions
How far do you travel from Greenock?
We cover the whole of Inverclyde and work UK-wide. For Greenock the nearest towns on our list are Port Glasgow (3 miles), Helensburgh (4 miles), Vale of Leven (7 miles).
Does a shared house in Greenock 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 Greenock?
All of them: conversions, refurbishments, ensuites, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety, licence works, electrics, sound and energy upgrades, lofts and extensions.