Full HMO refurbishment across Renfrewshire

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 Renfrewshire, priced against the HMO rules for Scotland and the council’s own standards.

Nation: Scotland
Pricing region: Scotland
Postcode areas: PA
Main towns: Paisley, Renfrew, Johnstone, Erskine

What does full HMO refurbishment in Renfrewshire involve?

Strip-out and making good
Rewire or electrical upgrades
Fire doors, detection and escape route upgrades
Heating and hot water upgrades
New or refitted kitchens and bathrooms
Damp and mould repairs

Which rules apply in Renfrewshire?

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.
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 Renfrewshire?

Regional adjustment for Scotland. Planning budgets: see our prices page.
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 Renfrewshire

Questions about full HMO refurbishment in Renfrewshire

Can you refurbish an HMO while tenants live there?

Sometimes, room by room, with the escape route kept clear and the fire alarm working at all times. For heavier work it is usually quicker and safer to do it with the house empty. We plan the phasing with you.

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 Renfrewshire?

Yes, across the whole of Renfrewshire, including Paisley, Renfrew, Johnstone.

Who licenses HMOs in Renfrewshire?

Renfrewshire council licenses HMOs in its area. Every HMO in Scotland needs a licence.