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 Argyll and Bute 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
- PA, G, FK
- Main towns
- Helensburgh
What does licence condition and schedule-of-works in Argyll and Bute involve?
- Advice on items that need a specialist
- Certificates and photos for each item
- Programme set to meet the council deadline
- Liaison with you before the council revisits
- Follow-up works after re-inspection
- Item-by-item price against the council’s list
Which rules apply in Argyll and Bute?
- 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.
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 Argyll and Bute?
| 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 Argyll and Bute
Questions about licence condition and schedule-of-works in Argyll and Bute
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.
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 Argyll and Bute?
Yes, across the whole of Argyll and Bute, including Helensburgh.
Who licenses HMOs in Argyll and Bute?
Argyll and Bute council licenses HMOs in its area. Every HMO in Scotland needs a licence.
Other HMO services in Argyll and Bute
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Argyll and Bute
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Argyll and Bute
- Communal kitchen refits in Argyll and Bute
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Argyll and Bute
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Argyll and Bute
- Fire doors in Argyll and Bute
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Argyll and Bute
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Argyll and Bute