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 Bo’ness, a town of about 15,000 people in Falkirk, the work is planned around the HMO rules for Scotland and the council’s written HMO standards.
- Area
- Falkirk, Scotland
- Postcodes
- EH51 and KY12
- Location
- 14 miles south-east of Stirling
- Pricing region
- Scotland
What does licence condition and schedule-of-works in Bo’ness involve?
- Item-by-item price against the council’s list
- A completion letter for your licence file
- Programme set to meet the council deadline
- Liaison with you before the council revisits
- Certificates and photos for each item
Which rules apply in Bo’ness?
Here is what usually applies to a Bo’ness job of this kind. It is general information rather than legal advice, and the council’s written HMO standards have the final detail.
- 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 Bo’ness?
| 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 |
Use these as a starting point for budgeting. Access, condition and the council’s requirements in Bo’ness can move the figure either way, which is why we quote after seeing the house.
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.
When do Bo’ness landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- An improvement notice with a deadline
- An inspection letter or schedule of works
Questions about licence condition and schedule-of-works in Bo’ness
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 cover all of Bo’ness?
Yes. We work across Bo’ness and the EH51 and KY12 postcode areas, plus the rest of Falkirk. Nearby places we also cover include Linlithgow, Grangemouth, Falkirk.
Does a shared house in Bo’ness 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 Bo’ness?
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 Bo’ness
- Linlithgow · 3 mi
- Grangemouth · 4 mi
- Falkirk · 7 mi
- Rosyth · 7 mi
- Dunfermline · 7 mi
- Bathgate · 8 mi
- All of Falkirk