- Area
- West Lothian
- Nation
- Scotland
- Postcodes
- EH52
- Location
- 11 miles west of Edinburgh
Broxburn is a town of about 16,000 people, 11 miles west of Edinburgh. We cover every part of it, from EH52 out to Livingston, Linlithgow.
What HMO works do we carry out in Broxburn?
Conversions, refurbishments, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety and council licence works across Broxburn and EH52.
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Broxburn
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Broxburn
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Broxburn
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Broxburn
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Broxburn
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Broxburn
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Broxburn
- Student HMO refurbishment in Broxburn
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Broxburn
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Broxburn
- Communal kitchen refits in Broxburn
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Broxburn
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Broxburn
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Broxburn
- Fire doors in Broxburn
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Broxburn
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Broxburn
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Broxburn
- Sound insulation in Broxburn
- EPC and energy upgrades in Broxburn
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Broxburn
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Broxburn
- Extensions for extra rooms in Broxburn
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Broxburn
HMO rules for Broxburn
- 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 Broxburn
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £280 – £570 | door |
| Shared bathroom refit | £5,500 – £9,000 | £5,200 – £8,550 | bathroom |
| 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 |
Nearby places we cover
Questions
Do you cover all of Broxburn?
Yes. We work across Broxburn and the EH52 postcode areas, plus the rest of West Lothian. Nearby places we also cover include Livingston, Linlithgow, Bathgate.
Does a shared house in Broxburn 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 Broxburn?
All of them: conversions, refurbishments, ensuites, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety, licence works, electrics, sound and energy upgrades, lofts and extensions.