Full HMO refurbishment across South Lanarkshire

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

Nation: Scotland
Pricing region: Scotland
Postcode areas: ML, G, EH
Main towns: East Kilbride, Meikle Earnock, Hamilton, Rutherglen, Cambuslang

What does full HMO refurbishment in South Lanarkshire involve?

Strip-out and making good
Decoration, flooring and furniture-ready rooms
New or refitted kitchens and bathrooms
Rewire or electrical upgrades
Heating and hot water upgrades
Fire doors, detection and escape route upgrades

Which rules apply in South Lanarkshire?

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 South Lanarkshire?

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 South Lanarkshire

Questions about full HMO refurbishment in South Lanarkshire

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.

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.

Do you carry out full HMO refurbishment across South Lanarkshire?

Yes, across the whole of South Lanarkshire, including East Kilbride, Meikle Earnock, Hamilton.

Who licenses HMOs in South Lanarkshire?

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