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. For a house in Giffnock we start with a measured survey, check the council’s written HMO standards for the number of sharers, and then price each item separately.
- Area
- East Renfrewshire, Scotland
- Postcodes
- G43, G46 and G76
- Location
- 4 miles south of Glasgow
- Pricing region
- Scotland
What does licence condition and schedule-of-works in Giffnock involve?
- Certificates and photos for each item
- Follow-up works after re-inspection
- Advice on items that need a specialist
- Fire safety, amenity and repair works
- Item-by-item price against the council’s list
Which rules apply in Giffnock?
Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Giffnock must satisfy national law for Scotland, the council’s written HMO standards and, where walls, drainage or fire separation change, the building rules. In short:
- 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.
How much does licence condition and schedule-of-works cost in Giffnock?
| 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 Giffnock 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.
When do Giffnock landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- An improvement notice with a deadline
- A licence granted with conditions
Questions about licence condition and schedule-of-works in Giffnock
What if the council disagrees with the work?
We build to the written list and standards. If the council asks for more, we price the extra items separately.
Which postcodes in Giffnock do you work in?
All of them, including G43, G46 and G76, and the surrounding parts of East Renfrewshire.
Does a shared house in Giffnock need an HMO licence?
Yes, if 3 or more people who are not from one or two families share amenities as their main home: every HMO in Scotland needs a licence from the council, lasting up to 3 years.
How much does licence condition and schedule-of-works cost in Giffnock?
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 Giffnock
- Newton Mearns · 3 mi
- Rutherglen · 4 mi
- Barrhead · 4 mi
- Glasgow · 4 mi
- Cambuslang · 5 mi
- East Kilbride · 5 mi
- All of East Renfrewshire
Other HMO services in Giffnock
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Giffnock
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Giffnock
- Communal kitchen refits in Giffnock
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Giffnock
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Giffnock
- Fire doors in Giffnock
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Giffnock
- Ensuite installation in Giffnock