- Area
- South Lanarkshire
- Nation
- Scotland
- Postcodes
- ML3
- Location
- 11 miles south-east of Glasgow
Hamilton is a town of around 55,000 people, 11 miles south-east of Glasgow. We cover every part of it, from ML3 out to Meikle Earnock, Motherwell.
What HMO works do we carry out in Hamilton?
Everything from a single fire door to a full conversion. Choose a service for what it involves in Hamilton, the rules that apply and local guide prices.
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Hamilton
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Hamilton
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Hamilton
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Hamilton
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Hamilton
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Hamilton
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Hamilton
- Student HMO refurbishment in Hamilton
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Hamilton
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Hamilton
- Communal kitchen refits in Hamilton
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Hamilton
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Hamilton
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Hamilton
- Fire doors in Hamilton
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Hamilton
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Hamilton
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Hamilton
- Sound insulation in Hamilton
- EPC and energy upgrades in Hamilton
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Hamilton
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Hamilton
- Extensions for extra rooms in Hamilton
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Hamilton
HMO rules for Hamilton
- Interlinked smoke and heat alarms under the tolerable standard; EICR before the first let and at least every 5 years.
- Licences last up to 3 years; physical standards are set by councils under the 2012 statutory guidance.
- No C4 use class: up to 5 residents can fall within Class 9 (houses), and HMO planning policy is set by each council.
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 Hamilton
| 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 |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £760 – £1,900 | 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 |
| Full rewire, 4–5 bedroom house | £6,000 – £12,000 | £5,700 – £11,400 | house |
Nearby places we cover
- Meikle Earnock (1 mi)
- Motherwell (2 mi)
- High Blantyre (3 mi)
- Blantyre (3 mi)
- Larkhall (3 mi)
- Bellshill (4 mi)
Questions
Which postcodes in Hamilton do you work in?
All of them, including ML3, and the surrounding parts of South Lanarkshire.
Does a shared house in Hamilton 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 Hamilton?
All of them: conversions, refurbishments, ensuites, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety, licence works, electrics, sound and energy upgrades, lofts and extensions.