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 Na h-Eileanan Siar 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
- HS, PA
- Main towns
- Isle of Lewis
What does full HMO refurbishment in Na h-Eileanan Siar involve?
- New or refitted kitchens and bathrooms
- Condition survey and schedule of works
- Decoration, flooring and furniture-ready rooms
- Strip-out and making good
- Heating and hot water upgrades
- Fire doors, detection and escape route upgrades
Which rules apply in Na h-Eileanan Siar?
- 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.
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 Na h-Eileanan Siar?
| 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 Na h-Eileanan Siar
Questions about full HMO refurbishment in Na h-Eileanan Siar
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.
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 Na h-Eileanan Siar?
Yes, across the whole of Na h-Eileanan Siar, including Isle of Lewis.
Who licenses HMOs in Na h-Eileanan Siar?
Na h-Eileanan Siar council licenses HMOs in its area. Every HMO in Scotland needs a licence.
Other HMO services in Na h-Eileanan Siar
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Na h-Eileanan Siar
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Na h-Eileanan Siar
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Na h-Eileanan Siar
- Communal kitchen refits in Na h-Eileanan Siar
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Na h-Eileanan Siar
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Na h-Eileanan Siar
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Na h-Eileanan Siar
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Na h-Eileanan Siar