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 Peterhead, a town of about 19,000 people in Aberdeenshire, the work is planned around the HMO rules for Scotland and the council’s written HMO standards.
- Area
- Aberdeenshire, Scotland
- Postcodes
- AB42
- Location
- 28 miles north-east of Aberdeen
- Pricing region
- Scotland
What does licence condition and schedule-of-works in Peterhead involve?
- A completion letter for your licence file
- Fire safety, amenity and repair works
- Programme set to meet the council deadline
- Liaison with you before the council revisits
- Advice on items that need a specialist
Which rules apply in Peterhead?
Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Peterhead must satisfy national law for Scotland, the council’s written HMO standards and, where walls, drainage or fire separation change, the building rules. In short:
- 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.
How much does licence condition and schedule-of-works cost in Peterhead?
| 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 Peterhead 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 Peterhead landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- An inspection letter or schedule of works
- A licence granted with conditions
Questions about licence condition and schedule-of-works in Peterhead
Can you help with an improvement notice?
Yes. We carry out the works listed in the notice and give you evidence of completion. Legal questions about the notice are for your adviser.
How far do you travel from Peterhead?
We cover the whole of Aberdeenshire and work UK-wide. For Peterhead the nearest towns on our list are Fraserburgh (15 miles), Inverurie (27 miles), Aberdeen (28 miles).
Does a shared house in Peterhead 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 Peterhead?
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 Peterhead
- Fraserburgh · 15 mi
- Inverurie · 27 mi
- Aberdeen · 28 mi
- Nigg · 29 mi
- Westhill · 31 mi
- Elgin · 58 mi
- All of Aberdeenshire
Other HMO services in Peterhead
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Peterhead
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Peterhead
- Communal kitchen refits in Peterhead
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Peterhead
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Peterhead
- Fire doors in Peterhead
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- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Peterhead