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. Blantyre is 8 miles south-east of Glasgow. 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
- South Lanarkshire, Scotland
- Postcodes
- G71 and G72
- Location
- 8 miles south-east of Glasgow
- Pricing region
- Scotland
What does full HMO refurbishment in Blantyre involve?
- Heating and hot water upgrades
- Fire doors, detection and escape route upgrades
- Condition survey and schedule of works
- Decoration, flooring and furniture-ready rooms
- Damp and mould repairs
Which rules apply in Blantyre?
Here is what usually applies to a Blantyre job of this kind. It is general information rather than legal advice, and the council’s written HMO standards have the final detail.
- 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.
How much does full HMO refurbishment cost in Blantyre?
| 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 |
Use these as a starting point for budgeting. Access, condition and the council’s requirements in Blantyre can move the figure either way, which is why we quote after seeing the house.
How long does it take?
Most jobs of this kind take 4–12 weeks. If a council deadline applies in Blantyre, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Blantyre landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- You have bought an existing HMO that needs work
- A council inspection or licence renewal has listed defects
Questions about full HMO refurbishment in Blantyre
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 cover all of Blantyre?
Yes. We work across Blantyre and the G71 and G72 postcode areas, plus the rest of South Lanarkshire. Nearby places we also cover include High Blantyre, Viewpark, Cambuslang.
Does a shared house in Blantyre need an HMO licence?
Yes, if 3 or more people who are not from one or two families share amenities as their main home: every HMO in Scotland needs a licence from the council, lasting up to 3 years.
How much does full HMO refurbishment cost in Blantyre?
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 Blantyre
- High Blantyre · 1 mi
- Viewpark · 3 mi
- Cambuslang · 3 mi
- Hamilton · 3 mi
- Bellshill · 3 mi
- East Kilbride · 4 mi
- All of South Lanarkshire
Other HMO services in Blantyre
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Blantyre
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Blantyre
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Blantyre
- Communal kitchen refits in Blantyre
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Blantyre
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Blantyre
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Blantyre
- Extensions for extra rooms in Blantyre