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. Arbroath is 16 miles north-east of Dundee. 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
- Angus, Scotland
- Postcodes
- DD11
- Location
- 16 miles north-east of Dundee
- Pricing region
- Scotland
What does licence condition and schedule-of-works in Arbroath involve?
- Item-by-item price against the council’s list
- Certificates and photos for each item
- Programme set to meet the council deadline
- A completion letter for your licence file
- Liaison with you before the council revisits
Which rules apply in Arbroath?
Here is what usually applies to a Arbroath 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 Arbroath?
| 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 |
Prices in Arbroath are shown with our regional adjustment for Scotland (below the UK average). Your quote is itemised and fixed in writing once the scope and specification are agreed.
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 Arbroath landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- An improvement notice with a deadline
- A licence granted with conditions
Questions about licence condition and schedule-of-works in Arbroath
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.
Which postcodes in Arbroath do you work in?
All of them, including DD11, and the surrounding parts of Angus.
Does a shared house in Arbroath 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 Arbroath?
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 Arbroath
- Forfar · 13 mi
- Dundee · 16 mi
- Saint Andrews · 17 mi
- Glenrothes · 34 mi
- Perth · 34 mi
- Kirkcaldy · 38 mi
- All of Angus
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