- Nation
- Scotland
- Pricing region
- Scotland
- Postcode areas
- G
- Main towns
- Clydebank, Vale of Leven, Dumbarton
What do professional and co-living HMO refurbs in West Dunbartonshire involve?
- Smart heating and lighting controls
- High-quality fire doors and finishes
- Ensuite to every room where space allows
- Bike and bin storage
- Designer communal kitchen and lounge
- Kitchenettes in rooms where the layout allows
Which rules apply in West Dunbartonshire?
- Landlords must also be on the Scottish landlord register, renewed every 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.
- Councils set HMO fire standards through licence conditions, often including emergency lighting in larger HMOs.
- 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 West 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 West Dunbartonshire
Questions about professional and co-living HMO refurbs in West 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.
Is co-living treated differently from an HMO?
If unrelated people share facilities, it is normally an HMO, whatever it is called. Larger schemes can also raise planning questions.
Do you carry out professional and co-living HMO refurbs across West Dunbartonshire?
Yes, across the whole of West Dunbartonshire, including Clydebank, Vale of Leven, Dumbarton.
Who licenses HMOs in West Dunbartonshire?
West Dunbartonshire council licenses HMOs in its area. Every HMO in Scotland needs a licence.
Other HMO services in West Dunbartonshire
- Ensuite installation in West Dunbartonshire
- Sound insulation in West Dunbartonshire
- Communal kitchen refits in West Dunbartonshire
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in West Dunbartonshire
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in West Dunbartonshire
- EPC and energy upgrades in West Dunbartonshire
- Student HMO refurbishment in West Dunbartonshire
- Fire alarm and detection systems in West Dunbartonshire