- Area
- Midlothian
- Nation
- Scotland
- Postcodes
- EH18, EH19, EH22 and EH24
- Location
- 6 miles south-east of Edinburgh
Shared houses in Bonnyrigg range from small three-sharer lets to larger houses over several floors. Whatever the size, we start with a measured survey and the council’s written standards.
What HMO works do we carry out in Bonnyrigg?
Everything from a single fire door to a full conversion. Choose a service for what it involves in Bonnyrigg, the rules that apply and local guide prices.
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Bonnyrigg
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Bonnyrigg
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Bonnyrigg
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Bonnyrigg
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Bonnyrigg
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Bonnyrigg
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Bonnyrigg
- Student HMO refurbishment in Bonnyrigg
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Bonnyrigg
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Bonnyrigg
- Communal kitchen refits in Bonnyrigg
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Bonnyrigg
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Bonnyrigg
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Bonnyrigg
- Fire doors in Bonnyrigg
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Bonnyrigg
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Bonnyrigg
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Bonnyrigg
- Sound insulation in Bonnyrigg
- EPC and energy upgrades in Bonnyrigg
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Bonnyrigg
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Bonnyrigg
- Extensions for extra rooms in Bonnyrigg
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Bonnyrigg
HMO rules for Bonnyrigg
- Interlinked smoke and heat alarms under the tolerable standard; EICR before the first let and at least every 5 years.
- Licences last up to 3 years; physical standards are set by councils under the 2012 statutory guidance.
- Every HMO needs a council licence: 3 or more people not from one or two families, sharing a toilet, washing or cooking facilities.
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 Bonnyrigg
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £760 – £1,900 | house |
| Ensuite shower room added to a bedroom | £4,000 – £10,000 | £3,800 – £9,500 | ensuite |
| Full rewire, 4–5 bedroom house | £6,000 – £12,000 | £5,700 – £11,400 | house |
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £280 – £570 | door |
Nearby places we cover
Questions
Do you cover all of Bonnyrigg?
Yes. We work across Bonnyrigg and the EH18, EH19, EH22 and EH24 postcode areas, plus the rest of Midlothian. Nearby places we also cover include Dalkeith, Mayfield, Musselburgh.
Does a shared house in Bonnyrigg 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 Bonnyrigg?
All of them: conversions, refurbishments, ensuites, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety, licence works, electrics, sound and energy upgrades, lofts and extensions.