- Area
- South Lanarkshire
- Nation
- Scotland
- Postcodes
- G40, G42, G45 and G73
- Location
- 3 miles south-east of Glasgow
From Cambuslang (2 miles away) to the centre of Rutherglen, we survey, price and carry out HMO works with one point of contact.
What HMO works do we carry out in Rutherglen?
Everything from a single fire door to a full conversion. Choose a service for what it involves in Rutherglen, the rules that apply and local guide prices.
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Rutherglen
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Rutherglen
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Rutherglen
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Rutherglen
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Rutherglen
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Rutherglen
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Rutherglen
- Student HMO refurbishment in Rutherglen
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Rutherglen
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Rutherglen
- Communal kitchen refits in Rutherglen
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Rutherglen
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Rutherglen
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Rutherglen
- Fire doors in Rutherglen
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Rutherglen
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Rutherglen
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Rutherglen
- Sound insulation in Rutherglen
- EPC and energy upgrades in Rutherglen
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Rutherglen
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Rutherglen
- Extensions for extra rooms in Rutherglen
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Rutherglen
HMO rules for Rutherglen
- Every HMO needs a council licence: 3 or more people not from one or two families, sharing a toilet, washing or cooking facilities.
- No C4 use class: up to 5 residents can fall within Class 9 (houses), and HMO planning policy is set by each council.
- 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 Rutherglen
| 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 |
| Full refurbishment per letting room, with a share of communal areas (excludes kitchens, bathrooms and fire systems; our estimate) | £4,000 – £9,000 | £3,800 – £8,550 | letting room |
| Full rewire, 4–5 bedroom house | £6,000 – £12,000 | £5,700 – £11,400 | house |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £760 – £1,900 | house |
Nearby places we cover
- Cambuslang (2 mi)
- Glasgow (3 mi)
- Giffnock (4 mi)
- East Kilbride (5 mi)
- Blantyre (5 mi)
- Bishopbriggs (5 mi)
Questions
Do you cover all of Rutherglen?
Yes. We work across Rutherglen and the G40, G42, G45 and G73 postcode areas, plus the rest of South Lanarkshire. Nearby places we also cover include Cambuslang, Glasgow, Giffnock.
Does a shared house in Rutherglen 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 Rutherglen?
All of them: conversions, refurbishments, ensuites, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety, licence works, electrics, sound and energy upgrades, lofts and extensions.