In short: we carry out HMO conversions, refurbishments, fire safety and licence works across Moray, priced against the rules for Scotland and the council’s own standards. Moray is also the name of the local council, which licenses HMOs here.
- Nation
- Scotland
- Region for pricing
- Scotland
- Postcode areas
- AB, IV, PH
- Towns on our list
- 1
What HMO rules apply in Moray?
- 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 Moray
HMO services in Moray
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Moray
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Moray
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Moray
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Moray
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Moray
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Moray
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Moray
- Student HMO refurbishment in Moray
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Moray
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Moray
- Communal kitchen refits in Moray
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Moray
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Moray
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Moray
- Fire doors in Moray
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Moray
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Moray
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Moray
- Sound insulation in Moray
- EPC and energy upgrades in Moray
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Moray
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Moray
- Extensions for extra rooms in Moray
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Moray
Guide prices in Moray
| 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 Moray?
Yes. We cover the whole of Moray, including Elgin.
Who licenses HMOs in Moray?
Moray council licenses HMOs in its area. Every HMO in Scotland needs a licence.
Is HMO work more expensive in Moray?
Our guide prices for Moray use the Scotland adjustment of -5% against the UK average. Your fixed price follows a site visit.