- Area
- South Ayrshire
- Nation
- Scotland
- Postcodes
- KA7, KA8 and KA9
- Location
- 31 miles south-west of Glasgow
Shared houses in Ayr 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 Ayr?
All 24 of our HMO services are available in Ayr. Each page below covers the work, the Scotland rules and regional prices.
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Ayr
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Ayr
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Ayr
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Ayr
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Ayr
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Ayr
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Ayr
- Student HMO refurbishment in Ayr
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Ayr
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Ayr
- Communal kitchen refits in Ayr
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Ayr
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Ayr
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Ayr
- Fire doors in Ayr
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Ayr
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Ayr
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Ayr
- Sound insulation in Ayr
- EPC and energy upgrades in Ayr
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Ayr
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Ayr
- Extensions for extra rooms in Ayr
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Ayr
HMO rules for Ayr
- Interlinked smoke and heat alarms under the tolerable standard; EICR before the first let and at least every 5 years.
- 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.
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 Ayr
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shared bathroom refit | £5,500 – £9,000 | £5,200 – £8,550 | bathroom |
| 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 |
| Ensuite shower room added to a bedroom | £4,000 – £10,000 | £3,800 – £9,500 | ensuite |
Nearby places we cover
Questions
How far do you travel from Ayr?
We cover the whole of South Ayrshire and work UK-wide. For Ayr the nearest towns on our list are Prestwick (2 miles), Troon (6 miles), Irvine (11 miles).
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Ayr?
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 Ayr?
All of them: conversions, refurbishments, ensuites, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety, licence works, electrics, sound and energy upgrades, lofts and extensions.