- Area
- South Lanarkshire
- Nation
- Scotland
- Postcodes
- G71 and G72
- Location
- 8 miles south-east of Glasgow
Our Blantyre work covers G71 and G72 and the surrounding area, 8 miles south-east of Glasgow, with the same survey-first, fixed-quote approach we use across South Lanarkshire.
What HMO works do we carry out in Blantyre?
Conversions, refurbishments, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety and council licence works across Blantyre and G71 and G72.
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Blantyre
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Blantyre
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Blantyre
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Blantyre
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Blantyre
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Blantyre
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Blantyre
- Student HMO refurbishment in Blantyre
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Blantyre
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Blantyre
- Communal kitchen refits in Blantyre
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Blantyre
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Blantyre
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Blantyre
- Fire doors in Blantyre
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Blantyre
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Blantyre
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Blantyre
- Sound insulation in Blantyre
- EPC and energy upgrades in Blantyre
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Blantyre
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Blantyre
- Extensions for extra rooms in Blantyre
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Blantyre
HMO rules for Blantyre
- Awaab’s Law applies to most private tenancies from 6 October 2026, with set timescales for damp and mould.
- 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.
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 Blantyre
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £760 – £1,900 | house |
| Full rewire, 4–5 bedroom house | £6,000 – £12,000 | £5,700 – £11,400 | house |
| 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 |
| Ensuite shower room added to a bedroom | £4,000 – £10,000 | £3,800 – £9,500 | ensuite |
Nearby places we cover
- High Blantyre (1 mi)
- Viewpark (3 mi)
- Cambuslang (3 mi)
- Hamilton (3 mi)
- Bellshill (3 mi)
- East Kilbride (4 mi)
Questions
Which postcodes in Blantyre do you work in?
All of them, including G71 and G72, and the surrounding parts of South Lanarkshire.
Does a shared house in Blantyre 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 Blantyre?
All of them: conversions, refurbishments, ensuites, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety, licence works, electrics, sound and energy upgrades, lofts and extensions.