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 Edinburgh, a city of around 500,000 people, the work is planned around the HMO rules for Scotland and the council’s written HMO standards. Edinburgh has a university population, so many shared houses are let to students on yearly tenancies, and summer is the main window for works.
- Area
- City of Edinburgh, Scotland
- Postcodes
- EH1, EH2, EH3 and EH6
- Location
- 42 miles east of Glasgow
- Council
- City of Edinburgh Council
- Pricing region
- Scotland
What does licence condition and schedule-of-works in Edinburgh involve?
- Follow-up works after re-inspection
- Liaison with you before the council revisits
- Certificates and photos for each item
- Item-by-item price against the council’s list
- Fire safety, amenity and repair works
Which rules apply in Edinburgh?
Here is what usually applies to a Edinburgh 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.
- 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 Edinburgh?
| 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 Edinburgh 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.
For student houses in Edinburgh, booking by spring is the safest way to make the summer gap.
When do Edinburgh landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Edinburgh:
- A licence granted with conditions
- An improvement notice with a deadline
Questions about licence condition and schedule-of-works in Edinburgh
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.
Do you cover all of Edinburgh?
Yes. We work across Edinburgh and the EH1, EH2, EH3 and EH6 postcode areas, plus the rest of City of Edinburgh. Nearby places we also cover include Musselburgh, Dalkeith, Bonnyrigg.
Which council covers HMOs in Edinburgh?
Edinburgh is covered by City of Edinburgh Council. We read the council’s written HMO standards before pricing, and you should check the licence position for the exact address.
How much does licence condition and schedule-of-works cost in Edinburgh?
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 Edinburgh
- Musselburgh · 6 mi
- Dalkeith · 6 mi
- Bonnyrigg · 6 mi
- Mayfield · 8 mi
- Penicuik · 8 mi
- Broxburn · 11 mi
- All of City of Edinburgh
Other HMO services in Edinburgh
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Edinburgh
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Edinburgh
- Communal kitchen refits in Edinburgh
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Edinburgh
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Edinburgh
- Fire doors in Edinburgh
- Full HMO refurbishment in Edinburgh
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Edinburgh