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. Musselburgh is 6 miles east of Edinburgh. We price full HMO refurbishment there against Scotland’s HMO rules and the council’s written HMO standards, so work is planned to the standard an inspection looks for.
- Area
- East Lothian, Scotland
- Postcodes
- EH21
- Location
- 6 miles east of Edinburgh
- Pricing region
- Scotland
What does full HMO refurbishment in Musselburgh involve?
- Strip-out and making good
- Condition survey and schedule of works
- Rewire or electrical upgrades
- Fire doors, detection and escape route upgrades
- New or refitted kitchens and bathrooms
Which rules apply in Musselburgh?
Full HMO refurbishment in Musselburgh must satisfy national law for Scotland, the council’s written HMO standards and, where walls, drainage or fire separation change, the building rules. In short:
- 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 Musselburgh?
| 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 |
These are typical ranges including VAT, adjusted for Scotland, where costs run below the UK average. The fixed price for a house in Musselburgh follows a site visit.
How long does it take?
Allow 4–12 weeks on site for a typical job. Drawings, approvals and long-lead items such as kitchens or fire door sets are booked before we start.
When do Musselburgh landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- A house that has been let hard for years
- You have bought an existing HMO that needs work
Questions about full HMO refurbishment in Musselburgh
Will you deal with the council’s list of works?
Yes. If you have a schedule of works or an improvement notice, we price against it item by item and give you evidence of completion.
How far do you travel from Musselburgh?
We cover the whole of East Lothian and work UK-wide. For Musselburgh the nearest towns on our list are Dalkeith (3 miles), Mayfield (5 miles), Bonnyrigg (5 miles).
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Musselburgh?
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.
How much does full HMO refurbishment cost in Musselburgh?
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 Musselburgh
- Dalkeith · 3 mi
- Mayfield · 5 mi
- Bonnyrigg · 5 mi
- Edinburgh · 6 mi
- Penicuik · 10 mi
- Kirkcaldy · 13 mi
- All of East Lothian
Other HMO services in Musselburgh
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- HMO fire safety upgrades in Musselburgh
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Musselburgh
- Communal kitchen refits in Musselburgh
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Musselburgh
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Musselburgh
- House to HMO conversion in Musselburgh
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Musselburgh