- Area
- Moray
- Nation
- Scotland
- Postcodes
- IV30
- Location
- 36 miles east of Inverness
Elgin is a town of about 25,000 people, 36 miles east of Inverness. We cover every part of it, from IV30 out to Inverness, Inverurie.
What HMO works do we carry out in Elgin?
Conversions, refurbishments, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety and council licence works across Elgin and IV30.
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Elgin
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Elgin
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Elgin
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Elgin
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Elgin
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Elgin
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Elgin
- Student HMO refurbishment in Elgin
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Elgin
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Elgin
- Communal kitchen refits in Elgin
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Elgin
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Elgin
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Elgin
- Fire doors in Elgin
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Elgin
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Elgin
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Elgin
- Sound insulation in Elgin
- EPC and energy upgrades in Elgin
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Elgin
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Elgin
- Extensions for extra rooms in Elgin
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Elgin
HMO rules for Elgin
- Every HMO needs a council licence: 3 or more people not from one or two families, sharing a toilet, washing or cooking facilities.
- 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.
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 Elgin
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £280 – £570 | door |
| 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 |
Nearby places we cover
- Inverness (36 mi)
- Inverurie (43 mi)
- Fraserburgh (48 mi)
- Westhill (52 mi)
- Aberdeen (57 mi)
- Peterhead (58 mi)
Questions
Which postcodes in Elgin do you work in?
All of them, including IV30, and the surrounding parts of Moray.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Elgin?
With the local council for the address. 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.
What HMO services do you offer in Elgin?
All of them: conversions, refurbishments, ensuites, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety, licence works, electrics, sound and energy upgrades, lofts and extensions.