- Area
- Renfrewshire
- Nation
- Scotland
- Postcodes
- PA5 and PA10
- Location
- 10 miles west of Glasgow
Johnstone is a town of about 16,000 people, 10 miles west of Glasgow. We cover every part of it, from PA5 and PA10 out to Paisley, Barrhead.
What HMO works do we carry out in Johnstone?
All 24 of our HMO services are available in Johnstone. Each page below covers the work, the Scotland rules and regional prices.
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Johnstone
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Johnstone
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Johnstone
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Johnstone
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Johnstone
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Johnstone
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Johnstone
- Student HMO refurbishment in Johnstone
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Johnstone
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Johnstone
- Communal kitchen refits in Johnstone
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Johnstone
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Johnstone
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Johnstone
- Fire doors in Johnstone
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Johnstone
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Johnstone
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Johnstone
- Sound insulation in Johnstone
- EPC and energy upgrades in Johnstone
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Johnstone
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Johnstone
- Extensions for extra rooms in Johnstone
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Johnstone
HMO rules for Johnstone
- 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.
- 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 Johnstone
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communal HMO kitchen with extra cooking and sink capacity (our estimate from domestic ranges) | £8,000 – £18,000 | £7,600 – £17,100 | kitchen |
| 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 |
| Shared bathroom refit | £5,500 – £9,000 | £5,200 – £8,550 | bathroom |
| Ensuite shower room added to a bedroom | £4,000 – £10,000 | £3,800 – £9,500 | ensuite |
Nearby places we cover
Questions
Do you cover all of Johnstone?
Yes. We work across Johnstone and the PA5 and PA10 postcode areas, plus the rest of Renfrewshire. Nearby places we also cover include Paisley, Barrhead, Erskine.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Johnstone?
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 Johnstone?
All of them: conversions, refurbishments, ensuites, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety, licence works, electrics, sound and energy upgrades, lofts and extensions.