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. Across Dumfries and Galloway, the work is planned around Scotland’s HMO rules and the standards the local council publishes.
- Nation
- Scotland
- Pricing region
- Scotland
- Postcode areas
- DG, KA, ML
- Main towns
- Dumfries
What does licence condition and schedule-of-works in Dumfries and Galloway involve?
- Item-by-item price against the council’s list
- A completion letter for your licence file
- Follow-up works after re-inspection
- Certificates and photos for each item
- Programme set to meet the council deadline
- Liaison with you before the council revisits
Which rules apply in Dumfries and Galloway?
- 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 Dumfries and Galloway?
| 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 Dumfries and Galloway
Questions about licence condition and schedule-of-works in Dumfries and Galloway
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 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.
Do you carry out licence condition and schedule-of-works across Dumfries and Galloway?
Yes, across the whole of Dumfries and Galloway, including Dumfries.
Who licenses HMOs in Dumfries and Galloway?
Dumfries and Galloway council licenses HMOs in its area. Every HMO in Scotland needs a licence.
Other HMO services in Dumfries and Galloway
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Dumfries and Galloway
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Dumfries and Galloway
- Communal kitchen refits in Dumfries and Galloway
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Dumfries and Galloway
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Dumfries and Galloway
- Fire doors in Dumfries and Galloway
- Full HMO refurbishment in Dumfries and Galloway
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Dumfries and Galloway