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 Dundee City, priced against the HMO rules for Scotland and the council’s own standards.
- Nation
- Scotland
- Pricing region
- Scotland
- Postcode areas
- DD
- Main towns
- Dundee
What do layout changes and room reconfiguration in Dundee City involve?
- Measured survey and options drawings
- Re-routing services
- Removing or altering walls with structural design
- New stud walls and door openings
- Moving kitchens off the escape route
- Merging undersized rooms
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.
- 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 Dundee City?
| 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 Dundee City
Questions about layout changes and room reconfiguration in Dundee City
Can you split a large room into two letting rooms?
If both new rooms meet the size standard, have natural light and ventilation, and the fire strategy allows, yes.
Why move a kitchen off the escape route?
Kitchens are where most fires start. Guidance usually prefers that escape routes do not pass through or open directly from a kitchen without protection.
Do you carry out layout changes and room reconfiguration 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.
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