In short: Licence condition works are the jobs a council asks for before or after granting an HMO licence: things like extra detection, fire doors, a second bathroom, kitchen changes or repairs. We carry this out across Aberdeen City, priced against the HMO rules for Scotland and the council’s own standards.
- Nation
- Scotland
- Pricing region
- Scotland
- Postcode areas
- AB
- Main towns
- Aberdeen
What does licence condition and schedule-of-works in Aberdeen City involve?
- Follow-up works after re-inspection
- Item-by-item price against the council’s list
- Certificates and photos for each item
- Liaison with you before the council revisits
- A completion letter for your licence file
- Fire safety, amenity and repair works
Which rules apply in Aberdeen City?
- Landlords must also be on the Scottish landlord register, renewed every 3 years.
- Councils set HMO fire standards through licence conditions, often including emergency lighting in larger HMOs.
- Kitchen, WC and bathroom ratios come from council standards; one WC and one bath or shower per 5 people is a common figure.
- Awaab’s Law applies to most private tenancies from 6 October 2026: damp and mould reports must be investigated within 10 working days, and repairs to substantial damp or mould must start within 5 working days.
How much does licence condition and schedule-of-works cost in Aberdeen City?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Typical allowance for minor amenity and repair items on a council list (our estimate) | £1,500 – £5,000 | £1,400 – £4,750 | house |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £760 – £1,900 | house |
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £280 – £570 | door |
| EICR, 5+ bedroom house | £150 – £400 | £140 – £380 | inspection |
Typical time on site: Set by the council’s deadline. For a figure for your house, try the guide-price tool.
Licence condition and schedule-of-works by town in Aberdeen City
Questions about licence condition and schedule-of-works in Aberdeen City
What if the council disagrees with the work?
We build to the written list and standards. If the council asks for more, we price the extra items separately.
Do you deal with the council for me?
We give you the evidence and can talk the council through the works if you want. The licence and any correspondence stay in your name.
Do you carry out licence condition and schedule-of-works across Aberdeen City?
Yes, across the whole of Aberdeen City, including Aberdeen.
Who licenses HMOs in Aberdeen City?
Aberdeen City council licenses HMOs in its area. Every HMO in Scotland needs a licence.
Other HMO services in Aberdeen City
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- Rewires and EICR remedials in Aberdeen City
- Communal kitchen refits in Aberdeen City
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Aberdeen City
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Aberdeen City
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- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Aberdeen City
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Aberdeen City