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. Across Dundee City, the work is planned around Scotland’s HMO rules and the standards the local council publishes.
- Nation
- Scotland
- Pricing region
- Scotland
- Postcode areas
- DD
- Main towns
- Dundee
What do bedroom upgrades and room refits in Dundee City involve?
- Window and radiator upgrades
- Fitted wardrobes and storage
- Lockable door hardware
- LED lighting and dimmers
- Sound-reducing measures
- Flooring and decoration
Which rules apply in Dundee City?
- 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 Dundee City?
| 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 Dundee City
Questions about bedroom upgrades and room refits in Dundee City
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.
Can you do rooms one at a time?
Yes. Most clients upgrade rooms as they become empty so the rest of the house keeps earning.
Do you carry out bedroom upgrades and room refits across Dundee City?
Yes, across the whole of Dundee City, including Dundee.
Who licenses HMOs in Dundee City?
Dundee City council licenses HMOs in its area. Every HMO in Scotland needs a licence.
Other HMO services in Dundee City
- Ensuite installation in Dundee City
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Dundee City
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Dundee City
- Sound insulation in Dundee City
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Dundee City
- Full HMO refurbishment in Dundee City
- EPC and energy upgrades in Dundee City
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Dundee City