- Area
- South Lanarkshire
- Nation
- Scotland
- Postcodes
- G74 and G75
- Location
- 8 miles south-east of Glasgow
Shared houses in East Kilbride 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 East Kilbride?
Everything from a single fire door to a full conversion. Choose a service for what it involves in East Kilbride, the rules that apply and local guide prices.
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in East Kilbride
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in East Kilbride
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in East Kilbride
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in East Kilbride
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in East Kilbride
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in East Kilbride
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in East Kilbride
- Student HMO refurbishment in East Kilbride
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in East Kilbride
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in East Kilbride
- Communal kitchen refits in East Kilbride
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in East Kilbride
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in East Kilbride
- Fire alarm and detection systems in East Kilbride
- Fire doors in East Kilbride
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in East Kilbride
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in East Kilbride
- Rewires and EICR remedials in East Kilbride
- Sound insulation in East Kilbride
- EPC and energy upgrades in East Kilbride
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in East Kilbride
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in East Kilbride
- Extensions for extra rooms in East Kilbride
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in East Kilbride
HMO rules for East Kilbride
- 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 East Kilbride
| 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 |
| Communal HMO kitchen with extra cooking and sink capacity (our estimate from domestic ranges) | £8,000 – £18,000 | £7,600 – £17,100 | kitchen |
| Full rewire, 4–5 bedroom house | £6,000 – £12,000 | £5,700 – £11,400 | house |
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £280 – £570 | door |
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Questions
Which postcodes in East Kilbride do you work in?
All of them, including G74 and G75, and the surrounding parts of South Lanarkshire.
Does a shared house in East Kilbride 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 East Kilbride?
All of them: conversions, refurbishments, ensuites, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety, licence works, electrics, sound and energy upgrades, lofts and extensions.