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 Helensburgh (G84) 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.
- Area
- Argyll and Bute, Scotland
- Postcodes
- G84
- Location
- 21 miles north-west of Glasgow
- Pricing region
- Scotland
What does full HMO refurbishment in Helensburgh involve?
- Fire doors, detection and escape route upgrades
- Heating and hot water upgrades
- Damp and mould repairs
- Strip-out and making good
- Rewire or electrical upgrades
Which rules apply in Helensburgh?
The rules below are the Scotland-wide position for this kind of work. Councils add their own standards and schemes on top, so we always check the address in Helensburgh before we price.
- 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 Helensburgh?
| 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 |
Prices in Helensburgh are shown with our regional adjustment for Scotland (below the UK average). Your quote is itemised and fixed in writing once the scope and specification are agreed.
How long does it take?
Typical time on site: 4–12 weeks. We agree the programme with you before starting and send photo updates as the work progresses.
When do Helensburgh landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Helensburgh:
- You have bought an existing HMO that needs work
- A council inspection or licence renewal has listed defects
Questions about full HMO refurbishment in Helensburgh
Can you refurbish an HMO while tenants live there?
Sometimes, room by room, with the escape route kept clear and the fire alarm working at all times. For heavier work it is usually quicker and safer to do it with the house empty. We plan the phasing with you.
Do you cover all of Helensburgh?
Yes. We work across Helensburgh and the G84 postcode areas, plus the rest of Argyll and Bute. Nearby places we also cover include Greenock, Port Glasgow, Vale of Leven.
Does a shared house in Helensburgh 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.
How much does full HMO refurbishment cost in Helensburgh?
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 Helensburgh
- Greenock · 4 mi
- Port Glasgow · 5 mi
- Vale of Leven · 6 mi
- Dumbarton · 7 mi
- Erskine · 13 mi
- Clydebank · 14 mi
- All of Argyll and Bute
Other HMO services in Helensburgh
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Helensburgh
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Helensburgh
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Helensburgh
- Communal kitchen refits in Helensburgh
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Helensburgh
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Helensburgh
- Extensions for extra rooms in Helensburgh
- House to HMO conversion in Helensburgh