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. We carry this out across Perth and Kinross, priced against the HMO rules for Scotland and the council’s own standards.
- Nation
- Scotland
- Pricing region
- Scotland
- Postcode areas
- PH, KY, FK, DD
- Main towns
- Perth
What does full HMO refurbishment in Perth and Kinross involve?
- Rewire or electrical upgrades
- Fire doors, detection and escape route upgrades
- Strip-out and making good
- New or refitted kitchens and bathrooms
- Heating and hot water upgrades
- Damp and mould repairs
Which rules apply in Perth and Kinross?
- 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.
- 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 Perth and Kinross?
| 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 Perth and Kinross
Questions about full HMO refurbishment in Perth and Kinross
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 provide certificates at the end?
Yes: electrical and fire alarm certificates, and building control completion where it applies.
Do you carry out full HMO refurbishment across Perth and Kinross?
Yes, across the whole of Perth and Kinross, including Perth.
Who licenses HMOs in Perth and Kinross?
Perth and Kinross council licenses HMOs in its area. Every HMO in Scotland needs a licence.
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