A full HMO refurbishment brings a tired or non-compliant shared house back up to standard in one project: strip-out, repairs, new kitchens and bathrooms, fire safety, electrics, heating, decoration and flooring. Landlords in Aberdeen (AB10, AB11, AB12 and AB24) usually come to us with a council letter, a fire risk assessment or a house they have just bought. We price from whichever you have. Aberdeen has a university population, so many shared houses are let to students on yearly tenancies, and summer is the main window for works.
- Area
- Aberdeen City, Scotland
- Postcodes
- AB10, AB11, AB12 and AB24
- Council
- Aberdeen City Council
- Pricing region
- Scotland
What does full HMO refurbishment in Aberdeen involve?
- Heating and hot water upgrades
- Condition survey and schedule of works
- Rewire or electrical upgrades
- Decoration, flooring and furniture-ready rooms
- Strip-out and making good
Which rules apply in Aberdeen?
Here is what usually applies to a Aberdeen job of this kind. It is general information rather than legal advice, and the council’s written HMO standards have the final detail.
- Landlords must also be on the Scottish landlord register, renewed every 3 years.
- 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.
- An EICR before the first let and at least every 5 years, with C1 and C2 items fixed, PAT testing of supplied appliances and RCD protection.
How much does full HMO refurbishment cost in Aberdeen?
| 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 |
| Communal HMO kitchen with extra cooking and sink capacity (our estimate from domestic ranges) | £8,000 – £18,000 | £7,600 – £17,100 | kitchen |
| 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 |
| Full rewire, 4–5 bedroom house | £6,000 – £12,000 | £5,700 – £11,400 | house |
Use these as a starting point for budgeting. Access, condition and the council’s requirements in Aberdeen can move the figure either way, which is why we quote after seeing the house.
How long does it take?
Most jobs of this kind take 4–12 weeks. If a council deadline applies in Aberdeen, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
For student houses in Aberdeen, booking by spring is the safest way to make the summer gap.
When do Aberdeen landlords need it?
Landlords in Aberdeen most often ask us for this when:
- You have bought an existing HMO that needs work
- A council inspection or licence renewal has listed defects
Questions about full HMO refurbishment in Aberdeen
How much does a full HMO refurbishment cost?
It depends on size and condition. Our guide prices page shows typical UK ranges per room and per square metre, and we give a fixed written quote after a site visit.
Do you cover all of Aberdeen?
Yes. We work across Aberdeen and the AB10, AB11, AB12 and AB24 postcode areas, plus the rest of Aberdeen City. Nearby places we also cover include Nigg, Westhill, Inverurie.
Which council covers HMOs in Aberdeen?
Aberdeen is covered by Aberdeen City Council. We read the council’s written HMO standards before pricing, and you should check the licence position for the exact address.
How much does full HMO refurbishment cost in Aberdeen?
Our guide ranges for Scotland are in the table on this page, and the guide-price tool gives a figure for your house. A fixed written quote follows a free site visit.
Full HMO refurbishment near Aberdeen
- Nigg · 2 mi
- Westhill · 7 mi
- Inverurie · 14 mi
- Peterhead · 28 mi
- Fraserburgh · 38 mi
- Arbroath · 44 mi
- All of Aberdeen City
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- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Aberdeen
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