- Area
- Midlothian
- Nation
- Scotland
- Postcodes
- EH26
- Location
- 8 miles south of Edinburgh
Penicuik is a town of about 16,000 people, 8 miles south of Edinburgh. We cover every part of it, from EH26 out to Bonnyrigg, Dalkeith.
What HMO works do we carry out in Penicuik?
All 24 of our HMO services are available in Penicuik. Each page below covers the work, the Scotland rules and regional prices.
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Penicuik
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Penicuik
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Penicuik
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Penicuik
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Penicuik
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Penicuik
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Penicuik
- Student HMO refurbishment in Penicuik
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Penicuik
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Penicuik
- Communal kitchen refits in Penicuik
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Penicuik
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Penicuik
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Penicuik
- Fire doors in Penicuik
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Penicuik
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Penicuik
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Penicuik
- Sound insulation in Penicuik
- EPC and energy upgrades in Penicuik
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Penicuik
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Penicuik
- Extensions for extra rooms in Penicuik
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Penicuik
HMO rules for Penicuik
- Awaab’s Law applies to most private tenancies from 6 October 2026, with set timescales for damp and mould.
- Interlinked smoke and heat alarms under the tolerable standard; EICR before the first let and at least every 5 years.
- 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 Penicuik
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Communal HMO kitchen with extra cooking and sink capacity (our estimate from domestic ranges) | £8,000 – £18,000 | £7,600 – £17,100 | kitchen |
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £280 – £570 | door |
Nearby places we cover
Questions
Which postcodes in Penicuik do you work in?
All of them, including EH26, and the surrounding parts of Midlothian.
Does a shared house in Penicuik 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 Penicuik?
All of them: conversions, refurbishments, ensuites, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety, licence works, electrics, sound and energy upgrades, lofts and extensions.