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 Isle of Lewis, a town of about 18,000 people in Na h-Eileanan Siar, the work is planned around the HMO rules for Scotland and the council’s written HMO standards.
- Area
- Na h-Eileanan Siar, Scotland
- Postcodes
- HS2
- Pricing region
- Scotland
What does full HMO refurbishment in Isle of Lewis involve?
- Rewire or electrical upgrades
- Fire doors, detection and escape route upgrades
- New or refitted kitchens and bathrooms
- Heating and hot water upgrades
- Damp and mould repairs
Which rules apply in Isle of Lewis?
Full HMO refurbishment in Isle of Lewis 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 Isle of Lewis?
| 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 |
Prices in Isle of Lewis are shown with our regional adjustment for Scotland (below the UK average). Your quote is itemised and fixed in writing once the scope and specification are agreed.
How long does it take?
Typical time on site: 4–12 weeks. We agree the programme with you before starting and send photo updates as the work progresses.
When do Isle of Lewis landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- A house that has been let hard for years
- A council inspection or licence renewal has listed defects
Questions about full HMO refurbishment in Isle of Lewis
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.
Which postcodes in Isle of Lewis do you work in?
All of them, including HS2, and the surrounding parts of Na h-Eileanan Siar.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Isle of Lewis?
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 Isle of Lewis?
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 Isle of Lewis
- Inverness · 95 mi
- Fort William · 108 mi
- Elgin · 119 mi
- Inverurie · 161 mi
- Fraserburgh · 164 mi
- Helensburgh · 165 mi
- All of Na h-Eileanan Siar
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