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 East Dunbartonshire 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
- G
- Main towns
- Bearsden, Bishopbriggs, Kirkintilloch, Milngavie
What does licence condition and schedule-of-works in East Dunbartonshire involve?
- Liaison with you before the council revisits
- A completion letter for your licence file
- Programme set to meet the council deadline
- Advice on items that need a specialist
- Follow-up works after re-inspection
- Fire safety, amenity and repair works
Which rules apply in East Dunbartonshire?
- 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.
- 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.
- Landlords must also be on the Scottish landlord register, renewed every 3 years.
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 Dunbartonshire?
| 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 Dunbartonshire
Questions about licence condition and schedule-of-works in East Dunbartonshire
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 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 Dunbartonshire?
Yes, across the whole of East Dunbartonshire, including Bearsden, Bishopbriggs, Kirkintilloch.
Who licenses HMOs in East Dunbartonshire?
East Dunbartonshire council licenses HMOs in its area. Every HMO in Scotland needs a licence.
Other HMO services in East Dunbartonshire
- HMO fire safety upgrades in East Dunbartonshire
- Rewires and EICR remedials in East Dunbartonshire
- Communal kitchen refits in East Dunbartonshire
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in East Dunbartonshire
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in East Dunbartonshire
- Fire doors in East Dunbartonshire
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in East Dunbartonshire
- Fire alarm and detection systems in East Dunbartonshire