- Area
- West Lothian
- Nation
- Scotland
- Postcodes
- EH54
- Location
- 13 miles west of Edinburgh
Our Livingston work covers EH54 and the surrounding area, 13 miles west of Edinburgh, with the same survey-first, fixed-quote approach we use across West Lothian.
What HMO works do we carry out in Livingston?
All 24 of our HMO services are available in Livingston. Each page below covers the work, the Scotland rules and regional prices.
HMO conversions
- House to HMO conversion in Livingston
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Livingston
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Livingston
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Livingston
HMO refurbishment
- Full HMO refurbishment in Livingston
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Livingston
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Livingston
- Student HMO refurbishment in Livingston
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Livingston
Kitchens and bathrooms
- Ensuite installation in Livingston
- Communal kitchen refits in Livingston
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Livingston
Fire safety works
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Livingston
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Livingston
- Fire doors in Livingston
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Livingston
Licence and compliance works
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Livingston
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Livingston
- Sound insulation in Livingston
- EPC and energy upgrades in Livingston
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Livingston
Extra rooms and layouts
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Livingston
- Extensions for extra rooms in Livingston
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Livingston
HMO rules for Livingston
- Licences last up to 3 years; physical standards are set by councils under the 2012 statutory guidance.
- 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.
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 Livingston
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
Nearby places we cover
Questions
Do you cover all of Livingston?
Yes. We work across Livingston and the EH54 postcode areas, plus the rest of West Lothian. Nearby places we also cover include Broxburn, Bathgate, Linlithgow.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Livingston?
With the local council for the address. 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.
What HMO services do you offer in Livingston?
All of them: conversions, refurbishments, ensuites, kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety, licence works, electrics, sound and energy upgrades, lofts and extensions.