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 Dundee, a place of roughly 150,000 people, the work is planned around the HMO rules for Scotland and the council’s written HMO standards. With students as well as working sharers renting in Dundee, we plan bigger jobs for the gap between academic-year tenancies where we can.
- Area
- Dundee City, Scotland
- Postcodes
- DD1 and DD4
- Location
- 37 miles north of Edinburgh
- Council
- Dundee City Council
- Pricing region
- Scotland
What does licence condition and schedule-of-works in Dundee involve?
- Liaison with you before the council revisits
- Advice on items that need a specialist
- Follow-up works after re-inspection
- Item-by-item price against the council’s list
- Programme set to meet the council deadline
Which rules apply in Dundee?
The rules below are the Scotland-wide position for this kind of work. Councils add their own standards and schemes on top, so we always check the address in Dundee before we price.
- 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.
- 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 Dundee?
| 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 Dundee follows a site visit.
How long does it take?
Typical time on site: Set by the council’s deadline. We agree the programme with you before starting and send photo updates as the work progresses.
If the house is let to students, we work backwards from the next tenancy start date in Dundee.
When do Dundee landlords need it?
Landlords in Dundee most often ask us for this when:
- An inspection letter or schedule of works
- An improvement notice with a deadline
Questions about licence condition and schedule-of-works in Dundee
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 Dundee?
Yes. We work across Dundee and the DD1 and DD4 postcode areas, plus the rest of Dundee City. Nearby places we also cover include Saint Andrews, Forfar, Arbroath.
Which council covers HMOs in Dundee?
Dundee is covered by Dundee City 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 Dundee?
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 Dundee
- Saint Andrews · 11 mi
- Forfar · 12 mi
- Arbroath · 16 mi
- Perth · 18 mi
- Glenrothes · 20 mi
- Kirkcaldy · 25 mi
- All of Dundee City