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. In Edinburgh, a city of around 500,000 people, the work is planned around the HMO rules for Scotland and the council’s written HMO standards. With students as well as working sharers renting in Edinburgh, we plan bigger jobs for the gap between academic-year tenancies where we can.
- Area
- City of Edinburgh, Scotland
- Postcodes
- EH1, EH2, EH3 and EH6
- Location
- 42 miles east of Glasgow
- Council
- City of Edinburgh Council
- Pricing region
- Scotland
What do bedroom upgrades and room refits in Edinburgh involve?
- LED lighting and dimmers
- Flooring and decoration
- Lockable door hardware
- Window and radiator upgrades
- Desk area with sockets and USB points
Which rules apply in Edinburgh?
Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Edinburgh must satisfy national law for Scotland, the council’s written HMO standards and, where walls, drainage or fire separation change, the building rules. In short:
- 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.
How much do bedroom upgrades and room refits cost in Edinburgh?
| 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 |
These are typical ranges including VAT, adjusted for Scotland, where costs run below the UK average. The fixed price for a house in Edinburgh follows a site visit.
How long does it take?
Allow 2–5 working days per room on site for a typical job. Drawings, approvals and long-lead items such as kitchens or fire door sets are booked before we start.
For student houses in Edinburgh, booking by spring is the safest way to make the summer gap.
When do Edinburgh landlords need it?
Landlords in Edinburgh most often ask us for this when:
- Refreshing rooms one at a time
- Moving a house to professional sharers
Questions about bedroom upgrades and room refits in Edinburgh
Do you supply furniture?
We fit built-in furniture. Loose furniture is usually supplied by you or your furnishing supplier.
How far do you travel from Edinburgh?
We cover the whole of City of Edinburgh and work UK-wide. For Edinburgh the nearest towns on our list are Musselburgh (6 miles), Dalkeith (6 miles), Bonnyrigg (6 miles).
Which council covers HMOs in Edinburgh?
Edinburgh is covered by City of Edinburgh Council. We read the council’s written HMO standards before pricing, and you should check the licence position for the exact address.
How much do bedroom upgrades and room refits cost in Edinburgh?
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.
Bedroom upgrades and room refits near Edinburgh
- Musselburgh · 6 mi
- Dalkeith · 6 mi
- Bonnyrigg · 6 mi
- Mayfield · 8 mi
- Penicuik · 8 mi
- Broxburn · 11 mi
- All of City of Edinburgh
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