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. Inverurie is 14 miles north-west of Aberdeen. We price licence condition and schedule-of-works there against Scotland’s HMO rules and the council’s written HMO standards, so work is planned to the standard an inspection looks for.
- Area
- Aberdeenshire, Scotland
- Postcodes
- AB51
- Location
- 14 miles north-west of Aberdeen
- Pricing region
- Scotland
What does licence condition and schedule-of-works in Inverurie involve?
- Certificates and photos for each item
- Item-by-item price against the council’s list
- Follow-up works after re-inspection
- Programme set to meet the council deadline
- Liaison with you before the council revisits
Which rules apply in Inverurie?
Here is what usually applies to a Inverurie job of this kind. It is general information rather than legal advice, and the council’s written HMO standards have the final detail.
- Landlords must also be on the Scottish landlord register, renewed every 3 years.
- 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.
- 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 Inverurie?
| 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 |
These are typical ranges including VAT, adjusted for Scotland, where costs run below the UK average. The fixed price for a house in Inverurie follows a site visit.
How long does it take?
Allow Set by the council’s deadline on site for a typical job. Drawings, approvals and long-lead items such as kitchens or fire door sets are booked before we start.
When do Inverurie landlords need it?
Landlords in Inverurie most often ask us for this when:
- An improvement notice with a deadline
- A licence granted with conditions
Questions about licence condition and schedule-of-works in Inverurie
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 cover all of Inverurie?
Yes. We work across Inverurie and the AB51 postcode areas, plus the rest of Aberdeenshire. Nearby places we also cover include Westhill, Aberdeen, Nigg.
Does a shared house in Inverurie need an HMO licence?
Yes, if 3 or more people who are not from one or two families share amenities as their main home: every HMO in Scotland needs a licence from the council, lasting up to 3 years.
How much does licence condition and schedule-of-works cost in Inverurie?
Our guide ranges for Scotland are in the table on this page, and the guide-price tool gives a figure for your house. A fixed written quote follows a free site visit.
Licence condition and schedule-of-works near Inverurie
- Westhill · 10 mi
- Aberdeen · 14 mi
- Nigg · 16 mi
- Peterhead · 27 mi
- Fraserburgh · 31 mi
- Elgin · 43 mi
- All of Aberdeenshire
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- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Inverurie
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