- Area
- West Lothian
- Nation
- Scotland
- Postcodes
- EH47 and EH48
- Location
- 19 miles south-east of Stirling
Our Armadale work covers EH47 and EH48 and the surrounding area, 19 miles south-east of Stirling, with the same survey-first, fixed-quote approach we use across West Lothian.
What HMO works do we carry out in Armadale?
Conversions, refurbishments, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety and council licence works across Armadale and EH47 and EH48.
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Armadale
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Armadale
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Armadale
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Armadale
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Armadale
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Armadale
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Armadale
- Student HMO refurbishment in Armadale
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Armadale
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Armadale
- Communal kitchen refits in Armadale
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Armadale
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Armadale
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Armadale
- Fire doors in Armadale
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Armadale
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Armadale
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Armadale
- Sound insulation in Armadale
- EPC and energy upgrades in Armadale
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Armadale
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Armadale
- Extensions for extra rooms in Armadale
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Armadale
HMO rules for Armadale
- Licences last up to 3 years; physical standards are set by councils under the 2012 statutory guidance.
- Interlinked smoke and heat alarms under the tolerable standard; EICR before the first let and at least every 5 years.
- 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 Armadale
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shared bathroom refit | £5,500 – £9,000 | £5,200 – £8,550 | bathroom |
| 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 |
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £280 – £570 | door |
Nearby places we cover
Questions
How far do you travel from Armadale?
We cover the whole of West Lothian and work UK-wide. For Armadale the nearest towns on our list are Bathgate (3 miles), Livingston (7 miles), Linlithgow (7 miles).
Does a shared house in Armadale 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 Armadale?
All of them: conversions, refurbishments, ensuites, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety, licence works, electrics, sound and energy upgrades, lofts and extensions.