- Area
- North Lanarkshire
- Nation
- Scotland
- Postcodes
- ML2
- Location
- 15 miles south-east of Glasgow
Shared houses in Wishaw 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 Wishaw?
Conversions, refurbishments, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety and council licence works across Wishaw and ML2.
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Wishaw
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Wishaw
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Wishaw
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Wishaw
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Wishaw
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Wishaw
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Wishaw
- Student HMO refurbishment in Wishaw
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Wishaw
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Wishaw
- Communal kitchen refits in Wishaw
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Wishaw
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Wishaw
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Wishaw
- Fire doors in Wishaw
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Wishaw
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Wishaw
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Wishaw
- Sound insulation in Wishaw
- EPC and energy upgrades in Wishaw
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Wishaw
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Wishaw
- Extensions for extra rooms in Wishaw
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Wishaw
HMO rules for Wishaw
- 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.
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 Wishaw
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ensuite shower room added to a bedroom | £4,000 – £10,000 | £3,800 – £9,500 | ensuite |
| 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 |
| 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 |
Nearby places we cover
Questions
Do you cover all of Wishaw?
Yes. We work across Wishaw and the ML2 postcode areas, plus the rest of North Lanarkshire. Nearby places we also cover include Dalserf, Larkhall, Motherwell.
Does a shared house in Wishaw 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 Wishaw?
All of them: conversions, refurbishments, ensuites, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety, licence works, electrics, sound and energy upgrades, lofts and extensions.