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. In Aberdeenshire we survey first, price each item separately and hand over the certificates and photos a council asks for.
- Nation
- Scotland
- Pricing region
- Scotland
- Postcode areas
- AB, DD
- Main towns
- Peterhead, Nigg, Inverurie, Fraserburgh, Westhill
What does licence condition and schedule-of-works in Aberdeenshire involve?
- Item-by-item price against the council’s list
- Liaison with you before the council revisits
- A completion letter for your licence file
- Follow-up works after re-inspection
- Fire safety, amenity and repair works
- Programme set to meet the council deadline
Which rules apply in Aberdeenshire?
- Every HMO needs a council licence: 3 or more people who are not all from one or two families, sharing basic amenities. Licences last up to 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.
- Landlords must also be on the Scottish landlord register, renewed every 3 years.
Scottish councils set their own HMO licence standards and planning policies. Every HMO needs a licence, so check the council’s standards before you design the layout.
How much does licence condition and schedule-of-works cost in Aberdeenshire?
| 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 Aberdeenshire
Questions about licence condition and schedule-of-works in Aberdeenshire
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.
Can you meet a council deadline?
In most cases, yes, if we see the list early. Send it to us as soon as you get it and we will tell you straight away if a deadline looks tight.
Do you carry out licence condition and schedule-of-works across Aberdeenshire?
Yes, across the whole of Aberdeenshire, including Peterhead, Nigg, Inverurie.
Who licenses HMOs in Aberdeenshire?
Aberdeenshire council licenses HMOs in its area. Every HMO in Scotland needs a licence.
Other HMO services in Aberdeenshire
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Aberdeenshire
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Aberdeenshire
- Communal kitchen refits in Aberdeenshire
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Aberdeenshire
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Aberdeenshire
- Fire doors in Aberdeenshire
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Aberdeenshire
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Aberdeenshire