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. Across Shetland Islands, the work is planned around Scotland’s HMO rules and the standards the local council publishes.
- Nation
- Scotland
- Pricing region
- Scotland
- Postcode areas
- ZE
What does full HMO refurbishment in Shetland Islands involve?
- New or refitted kitchens and bathrooms
- Strip-out and making good
- Condition survey and schedule of works
- Rewire or electrical upgrades
- Damp and mould repairs
- Heating and hot water upgrades
Which rules apply in Shetland Islands?
- 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.
- 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 Shetland Islands?
| 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.
Questions about full HMO refurbishment in Shetland Islands
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.
How much does a full HMO refurbishment cost?
It depends on size and condition. Our guide prices page shows typical UK ranges per room and per square metre, and we give a fixed written quote after a site visit.
Do you carry out full HMO refurbishment across Shetland Islands?
Yes, across the whole of Shetland Islands.
Who licenses HMOs in Shetland Islands?
Shetland Islands council licenses HMOs in its area. Every HMO in Scotland needs a licence.
Other HMO services in Shetland Islands
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Shetland Islands
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Shetland Islands
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Shetland Islands
- Communal kitchen refits in Shetland Islands
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Shetland Islands
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Shetland Islands
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Shetland Islands
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Shetland Islands