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. We carry this out across East Ayrshire, priced against the HMO rules for Scotland and the council’s own standards.
- Nation
- Scotland
- Pricing region
- Scotland
- Postcode areas
- KA, DG
- Main towns
- Kilmarnock
What does licence condition and schedule-of-works in East Ayrshire involve?
- Follow-up works after re-inspection
- A completion letter for your licence file
- Programme set to meet the council deadline
- Liaison with you before the council revisits
- Item-by-item price against the council’s list
- Certificates and photos for each item
Which rules apply in East Ayrshire?
- 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.
- Councils set HMO fire standards through licence conditions, often including emergency lighting in larger HMOs.
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 East Ayrshire?
| 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 East Ayrshire
Questions about licence condition and schedule-of-works in East Ayrshire
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.
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 carry out licence condition and schedule-of-works across East Ayrshire?
Yes, across the whole of East Ayrshire, including Kilmarnock.
Who licenses HMOs in East Ayrshire?
East Ayrshire council licenses HMOs in its area. Every HMO in Scotland needs a licence.
Other HMO services in East Ayrshire
- HMO fire safety upgrades in East Ayrshire
- Rewires and EICR remedials in East Ayrshire
- Communal kitchen refits in East Ayrshire
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in East Ayrshire
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in East Ayrshire
- Fire doors in East Ayrshire
- Fire alarm and detection systems in East Ayrshire
- EPC and energy upgrades in East Ayrshire