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. Perth is 18 miles west of Dundee. We price full HMO refurbishment there against Scotland’s HMO rules and the council’s written HMO standards, so work is planned to the standard an inspection looks for.
- Area
- Perth and Kinross, Scotland
- Postcodes
- PH1 and PH2
- Location
- 18 miles west of Dundee
- Pricing region
- Scotland
What does full HMO refurbishment in Perth involve?
- Heating and hot water upgrades
- Rewire or electrical upgrades
- Decoration, flooring and furniture-ready rooms
- Fire doors, detection and escape route upgrades
- New or refitted kitchens and bathrooms
Which rules apply in Perth?
Full HMO refurbishment in Perth 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:
- 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.
How much does full HMO refurbishment cost in Perth?
| 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 |
These are typical ranges including VAT, adjusted for Scotland, where costs run below the UK average. The fixed price for a house in Perth follows a site visit.
How long does it take?
Most jobs of this kind take 4–12 weeks. If a council deadline applies in Perth, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Perth landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- A council inspection or licence renewal has listed defects
- You have bought an existing HMO that needs work
Questions about full HMO refurbishment in Perth
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 cover all of Perth?
Yes. We work across Perth and the PH1 and PH2 postcode areas, plus the rest of Perth and Kinross. Nearby places we also cover include Glenrothes, Dundee, Cowdenbeath.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Perth?
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 Perth?
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 Perth
- Glenrothes · 17 mi
- Dundee · 18 mi
- Cowdenbeath · 20 mi
- Kirkcaldy · 22 mi
- Dunfermline · 22 mi
- Alloa · 24 mi
- All of Perth and Kinross
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