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 Bathgate (EH48) 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
- West Lothian, Scotland
- Postcodes
- EH48
- Location
- 18 miles west of Edinburgh
- Pricing region
- Scotland
What does full HMO refurbishment in Bathgate involve?
- Heating and hot water upgrades
- Decoration, flooring and furniture-ready rooms
- Condition survey and schedule of works
- New or refitted kitchens and bathrooms
- Fire doors, detection and escape route upgrades
Which rules apply in Bathgate?
Here is what usually applies to a Bathgate 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.
- The tolerable standard requires interlinked smoke alarms in the main living room and circulation spaces and a heat alarm in the kitchen; licensed HMOs must meet the council’s higher standard.
- 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 Bathgate?
| 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 Bathgate 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 Bathgate landlords need it?
Landlords in Bathgate most often ask us for this 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 Bathgate
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.
How far do you travel from Bathgate?
We cover the whole of West Lothian and work UK-wide. For Bathgate the nearest towns on our list are Armadale (3 miles), Livingston (5 miles), Linlithgow (5 miles).
Does a shared house in Bathgate 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 Bathgate?
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 Bathgate
- Armadale · 3 mi
- Livingston · 5 mi
- Linlithgow · 5 mi
- Broxburn · 7 mi
- Bo’ness · 8 mi
- Grangemouth · 8 mi
- All of West Lothian
Other HMO services in Bathgate
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Bathgate
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Bathgate
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Bathgate
- Communal kitchen refits in Bathgate
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Bathgate
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Bathgate
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Bathgate
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Bathgate