In short: 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. In Glasgow City we survey first, price each item separately and hand over the certificates and photos a council asks for.
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What does full HMO refurbishment in Glasgow City involve?
- Rewire or electrical upgrades
- Damp and mould repairs
- New or refitted kitchens and bathrooms
- Strip-out and making good
- Heating and hot water upgrades
- Decoration, flooring and furniture-ready rooms
Which rules apply in Glasgow City?
- 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.
- Awaab’s Law applies to most private tenancies from 6 October 2026: damp and mould reports must be investigated within 10 working days, and repairs to substantial damp or mould must start within 5 working days.
How much does full HMO refurbishment cost in Glasgow City?
| 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 |
Typical time on site: 4–12 weeks. For a figure for your house, try the guide-price tool.
Full HMO refurbishment by town in Glasgow City
Questions about full HMO refurbishment in Glasgow City
Do you provide certificates at the end?
Yes: electrical and fire alarm certificates, and building control completion where it applies.
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.
Do you carry out full HMO refurbishment across Glasgow City?
Yes, across the whole of Glasgow City, including Glasgow.
Who licenses HMOs in Glasgow City?
Glasgow City council licenses HMOs in its area. Every HMO in Scotland needs a licence.
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