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. Landlords in High Blantyre (G72) usually come to us with a council letter, a fire risk assessment or a house they have just bought. We price from whichever you have.
- Area
- South Lanarkshire, Scotland
- Postcodes
- G72
- Location
- 8 miles south-east of Glasgow
- Pricing region
- Scotland
What does full HMO refurbishment in High Blantyre involve?
- Decoration, flooring and furniture-ready rooms
- Damp and mould repairs
- Fire doors, detection and escape route upgrades
- Rewire or electrical upgrades
- Heating and hot water upgrades
Which rules apply in High Blantyre?
The rules below are the Scotland-wide position for this kind of work. Councils add their own standards and schemes on top, so we always check the address in High Blantyre before we price.
- 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 High 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 High Blantyre can move the figure either way, which is why we quote after seeing the house.
How long does it take?
Allow 4–12 weeks on site for a typical job. Drawings, approvals and long-lead items such as kitchens or fire door sets are booked before we start.
When do High Blantyre landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- A council inspection or licence renewal has listed defects
- A house that has been let hard for years
Questions about full HMO refurbishment in High Blantyre
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.
Which postcodes in High Blantyre do you work in?
All of them, including G72, and the surrounding parts of South Lanarkshire.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in High Blantyre?
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 High 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 High Blantyre
- Blantyre · 1 mi
- Hamilton · 3 mi
- Cambuslang · 3 mi
- East Kilbride · 3 mi
- Viewpark · 3 mi
- Meikle Earnock · 4 mi
- All of South Lanarkshire
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- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in High Blantyre
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