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. For a house in Motherwell we start with a measured survey, check the council’s written HMO standards for the number of sharers, and then price each item separately.
- Area
- North Lanarkshire, Scotland
- Postcodes
- ML1 and ML4
- Location
- 12 miles south-east of Glasgow
- Pricing region
- Scotland
What does full HMO refurbishment in Motherwell involve?
- Fire doors, detection and escape route upgrades
- Rewire or electrical upgrades
- Damp and mould repairs
- Heating and hot water upgrades
- Decoration, flooring and furniture-ready rooms
Which rules apply in Motherwell?
Here is what usually applies to a Motherwell job of this kind. It is general information rather than legal advice, and the council’s written HMO standards have the final detail.
- 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.
- 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 Motherwell?
| 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 Motherwell 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 Motherwell landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Motherwell:
- You have bought an existing HMO that needs work
- A house that has been let hard for years
Questions about full HMO refurbishment in Motherwell
Do you provide certificates at the end?
Yes: electrical and fire alarm certificates, and building control completion where it applies.
Which postcodes in Motherwell do you work in?
All of them, including ML1 and ML4, and the surrounding parts of North Lanarkshire.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Motherwell?
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 Motherwell?
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 Motherwell
- Mossend · 2 mi
- Bellshill · 2 mi
- Hamilton · 2 mi
- Meikle Earnock · 3 mi
- Wishaw · 3 mi
- Viewpark · 4 mi
- All of North Lanarkshire
Other HMO services in Motherwell
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Motherwell
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Motherwell
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Motherwell
- Communal kitchen refits in Motherwell
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Motherwell
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Motherwell
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Motherwell
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Motherwell