In short: An HMO bedroom upgrade refits a letting room so it is more comfortable and easier to let: built-in storage, a proper desk space, better lighting and sockets, sound-reducing doors, durable flooring and fresh decoration. We carry this out across Argyll and Bute, priced against the HMO rules for Scotland and the council’s own standards.
- Nation
- Scotland
- Pricing region
- Scotland
- Postcode areas
- PA, G, FK
- Main towns
- Helensburgh
What do bedroom upgrades and room refits in Argyll and Bute involve?
- Flooring and decoration
- LED lighting and dimmers
- Lockable door hardware
- Sound-reducing measures
- Fitted wardrobes and storage
- Desk area with sockets and USB points
Which rules apply in Argyll and Bute?
- Room sizes are set by each council; East Lothian, for example, uses 6.5 m² for a single room with a shared lounge and kitchen, and 10 m² without.
- 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.
- Councils set HMO fire standards through licence conditions, often including emergency lighting in larger HMOs.
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 do bedroom upgrades and room refits cost in Argyll and Bute?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedroom upgrade: fitted storage, desk, sockets, flooring, decoration (our estimate) | £1,500 – £4,500 | £1,400 – £4,300 | room |
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £280 – £570 | door |
| Acoustic upgrade to a party or partition wall | £900 – £2,000 | £860 – £1,900 | wall |
Typical time on site: 2–5 working days per room. For a figure for your house, try the guide-price tool.
Bedroom upgrades and room refits by town in Argyll and Bute
Questions about bedroom upgrades and room refits in Argyll and Bute
Can you add an ensuite at the same time?
Often, yes, if there is space and drainage can be reached. We check both at the survey.
Do you supply furniture?
We fit built-in furniture. Loose furniture is usually supplied by you or your furnishing supplier.
Do you carry out bedroom upgrades and room refits across Argyll and Bute?
Yes, across the whole of Argyll and Bute, including Helensburgh.
Who licenses HMOs in Argyll and Bute?
Argyll and Bute council licenses HMOs in its area. Every HMO in Scotland needs a licence.
Other HMO services in Argyll and Bute
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- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Argyll and Bute
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Argyll and Bute
- Sound insulation in Argyll and Bute
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Argyll and Bute
- Full HMO refurbishment in Argyll and Bute
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Argyll and Bute
- Extensions for extra rooms in Argyll and Bute