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 Giffnock (G43, G46 and G76) 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
- East Renfrewshire, Scotland
- Postcodes
- G43, G46 and G76
- Location
- 4 miles south of Glasgow
- Pricing region
- Scotland
What does full HMO refurbishment in Giffnock involve?
- Condition survey and schedule of works
- Heating and hot water upgrades
- Fire doors, detection and escape route upgrades
- Rewire or electrical upgrades
- New or refitted kitchens and bathrooms
Which rules apply in Giffnock?
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 Giffnock before we price.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 Giffnock?
| 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 Giffnock follows a site visit.
How long does it take?
Most jobs of this kind take 4–12 weeks. If a council deadline applies in Giffnock, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Giffnock landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- A council inspection or licence renewal has listed defects
- A house that has been let hard for years
Questions about full HMO refurbishment in Giffnock
Do you provide certificates at the end?
Yes: electrical and fire alarm certificates, and building control completion where it applies.
Which postcodes in Giffnock do you work in?
All of them, including G43, G46 and G76, and the surrounding parts of East Renfrewshire.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Giffnock?
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 Giffnock?
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 Giffnock
- Newton Mearns · 3 mi
- Rutherglen · 4 mi
- Barrhead · 4 mi
- Glasgow · 4 mi
- Cambuslang · 5 mi
- East Kilbride · 5 mi
- All of East Renfrewshire
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- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Giffnock
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