Full HMO refurbishment across Inverclyde

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 Inverclyde we survey first, price each item separately and hand over the certificates and photos a council asks for.

Nation: Scotland
Pricing region: Scotland
Postcode areas: PA
Main towns: Greenock, Port Glasgow

What does full HMO refurbishment in Inverclyde involve?

Fire doors, detection and escape route upgrades
New or refitted kitchens and bathrooms
Heating and hot water upgrades
Rewire or electrical upgrades
Condition survey and schedule of works
Strip-out and making good

Which rules apply in Inverclyde?

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.
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.

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 Inverclyde?

Regional adjustment for Scotland. Planning budgets: see our prices page.
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 Inverclyde

Questions about full HMO refurbishment in Inverclyde

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.

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 carry out full HMO refurbishment across Inverclyde?

Yes, across the whole of Inverclyde, including Greenock, Port Glasgow.

Who licenses HMOs in Inverclyde?

Inverclyde council licenses HMOs in its area. Every HMO in Scotland needs a licence.