- Area
- Perth and Kinross
- Nation
- Scotland
- Postcodes
- PH1 and PH2
- Location
- 18 miles west of Dundee
Shared houses in Perth 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 Perth?
All 24 of our HMO services are available in Perth. Each page below covers the work, the Scotland rules and regional prices.
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Perth
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Perth
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Perth
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Perth
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Perth
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Perth
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Perth
- Student HMO refurbishment in Perth
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Perth
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Perth
- Communal kitchen refits in Perth
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Perth
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Perth
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Perth
- Fire doors in Perth
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Perth
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Perth
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Perth
- Sound insulation in Perth
- EPC and energy upgrades in Perth
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Perth
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Perth
- Extensions for extra rooms in Perth
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Perth
HMO rules for Perth
- 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.
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 Perth
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full rewire, 4–5 bedroom house | £6,000 – £12,000 | £5,700 – £11,400 | house |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £760 – £1,900 | house |
| 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
- Glenrothes (17 mi)
- Dundee (18 mi)
- Cowdenbeath (20 mi)
- Kirkcaldy (22 mi)
- Dunfermline (22 mi)
- Alloa (24 mi)
Questions
How far do you travel from Perth?
We cover the whole of Perth and Kinross and work UK-wide. For Perth the nearest towns on our list are Glenrothes (17 miles), Dundee (18 miles), Cowdenbeath (20 miles).
Does a shared house in Perth 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 Perth?
All of them: conversions, refurbishments, ensuites, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety, licence works, electrics, sound and energy upgrades, lofts and extensions.