In short: HMO layout reconfiguration changes the internal plan of a shared house so the rooms, kitchens and bathrooms work together: moving or adding walls, splitting oversized rooms, merging undersized ones, or moving the kitchen off the escape route. We carry this out across City of Edinburgh, priced against the HMO rules for Scotland and the council’s own standards.
- Nation
- Scotland
- Pricing region
- Scotland
- Postcode areas
- EH
- Main towns
- Edinburgh
What do layout changes and room reconfiguration in City of Edinburgh involve?
- New stud walls and door openings
- Fire separation for new rooms
- Merging undersized rooms
- Measured survey and options drawings
- Removing or altering walls with structural design
- Re-routing services
Which rules apply in City of Edinburgh?
- 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.
- Councils set HMO fire standards through licence conditions, often including emergency lighting in larger HMOs.
- A building warrant may be needed for a change of use or for installing a fire alarm system; check with the council’s building standards service.
- Kitchen, WC and bathroom ratios come from council standards; one WC and one bath or shower per 5 people is a common figure.
How much do layout changes and room reconfiguration cost in City of Edinburgh?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| New stud wall and door forming a room, per room (our estimate) | £1,500 – £3,500 | £1,400 – £3,300 | room formed |
| Conversion works per letting room (walls, linings, electrics, decoration; excludes kitchens, bathrooms and fire systems; our estimate) | £3,500 – £6,500 | £3,300 – £6,200 | letting room |
Typical time on site: 1–4 weeks. For a figure for your house, try the guide-price tool.
Layout changes and room reconfiguration by town in City of Edinburgh
Questions about layout changes and room reconfiguration in City of Edinburgh
Can you work from my sketch?
Yes. We turn it into measured drawings and check it against the standards before you commit.
Do I need building control for new walls?
Non-structural partitions often do not on their own, but changes affecting fire safety, structure or drainage usually do. In an HMO conversion they are normally part of the building control application.
Do you carry out layout changes and room reconfiguration across City of Edinburgh?
Yes, across the whole of City of Edinburgh, including Edinburgh.
Who licenses HMOs in City of Edinburgh?
City of Edinburgh council licenses HMOs in its area. Every HMO in Scotland needs a licence.
Other HMO services in City of Edinburgh
- House to HMO conversion in City of Edinburgh
- Extensions for extra rooms in City of Edinburgh
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in City of Edinburgh
- Ensuite installation in City of Edinburgh
- Communal kitchen refits in City of Edinburgh
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in City of Edinburgh
- HMO fire safety upgrades in City of Edinburgh
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in City of Edinburgh