- Area
- North Ayrshire
- Nation
- Scotland
- Postcodes
- KA11 and KA12
- Location
- 23 miles south-west of Glasgow
Irvine is a town of about 34,000 people, 23 miles south-west of Glasgow. We cover every part of it, from KA11 and KA12 out to Kilwinning, Saltcoats.
What HMO works do we carry out in Irvine?
All 24 of our HMO services are available in Irvine. Each page below covers the work, the Scotland rules and regional prices.
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Irvine
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Irvine
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Irvine
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Irvine
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Irvine
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Irvine
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Irvine
- Student HMO refurbishment in Irvine
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Irvine
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Irvine
- Communal kitchen refits in Irvine
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Irvine
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Irvine
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Irvine
- Fire doors in Irvine
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Irvine
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Irvine
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Irvine
- Sound insulation in Irvine
- EPC and energy upgrades in Irvine
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Irvine
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Irvine
- Extensions for extra rooms in Irvine
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Irvine
HMO rules for Irvine
- 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.
- Licences last up to 3 years; physical standards are set by councils under the 2012 statutory guidance.
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 Irvine
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shared bathroom refit | £5,500 – £9,000 | £5,200 – £8,550 | bathroom |
| 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 |
| 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 |
Nearby places we cover
Questions
How far do you travel from Irvine?
We cover the whole of North Ayrshire and work UK-wide. For Irvine the nearest towns on our list are Kilwinning (3 miles), Saltcoats (5 miles), Troon (5 miles).
Does a shared house in Irvine 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 Irvine?
All of them: conversions, refurbishments, ensuites, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety, licence works, electrics, sound and energy upgrades, lofts and extensions.