- Nation
- Scotland
- Pricing region
- Scotland
- Postcode areas
- G
- Main towns
- Bearsden, Bishopbriggs, Kirkintilloch, Milngavie
What do professional and co-living HMO refurbs in East Dunbartonshire involve?
- Interior design and furnishing coordination
- Ensuite to every room where space allows
- Kitchenettes in rooms where the layout allows
- High-quality fire doors and finishes
- Sound insulation between rooms
- Bike and bin storage
Which rules apply in East Dunbartonshire?
- Every HMO needs a council licence: 3 or more people who are not all from one or two families, sharing basic amenities. Licences last up to 3 years.
- Room sizes are set by each council; East Lothian, for example, uses 6.5 m² for a single room with a shared lounge and kitchen, and 10 m² without.
- Kitchen, WC and bathroom ratios come from council standards; one WC and one bath or shower per 5 people is a common figure.
- The tolerable standard requires interlinked smoke alarms in the main living room and circulation spaces and a heat alarm in the kitchen; licensed HMOs must meet the council’s higher standard.
- Building standards apply to new partitions and conversions, and councils may set expectations through licence conditions.
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.
How much do professional and co-living HMO refurbs cost in East Dunbartonshire?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Ensuite shower room added to a bedroom | £4,000 – £10,000 | £3,800 – £9,500 | ensuite |
| Communal HMO kitchen with extra cooking and sink capacity (our estimate from domestic ranges) | £8,000 – £18,000 | £7,600 – £17,100 | kitchen |
| Acoustic upgrade to a party or partition wall | £900 – £2,000 | £860 – £1,900 | wall |
Typical time on site: 8–16 weeks. For a figure for your house, try the guide-price tool.
Professional and co-living HMO refurbs by town in East Dunbartonshire
Questions about professional and co-living HMO refurbs in East Dunbartonshire
Do kitchenettes in rooms change the fire requirements?
Often, yes. Cooking in bedrooms usually means a heat detector in the room and a higher standard of fire separation. We plan it with the fire risk assessment and council standards.
Can every room have an ensuite?
Only where the room is still big enough after the ensuite is taken out and drainage can be reached. We check both before designing.
Do you carry out professional and co-living HMO refurbs across East Dunbartonshire?
Yes, across the whole of East Dunbartonshire, including Bearsden, Bishopbriggs, Kirkintilloch.
Who licenses HMOs in East Dunbartonshire?
East Dunbartonshire council licenses HMOs in its area. Every HMO in Scotland needs a licence.
Other HMO services in East Dunbartonshire
- Ensuite installation in East Dunbartonshire
- Sound insulation in East Dunbartonshire
- Communal kitchen refits in East Dunbartonshire
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in East Dunbartonshire
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in East Dunbartonshire
- EPC and energy upgrades in East Dunbartonshire
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in East Dunbartonshire
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in East Dunbartonshire