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. Landlords in Cowdenbeath (KY4) usually come to us with a council letter, a fire risk assessment or a house they have just bought. We price from whichever you have.
- Area
- Fife, Scotland
- Postcodes
- KY4
- Location
- 12 miles north-west of Edinburgh
- Pricing region
- Scotland
What does licence condition and schedule-of-works in Cowdenbeath involve?
- Advice on items that need a specialist
- Fire safety, amenity and repair works
- Liaison with you before the council revisits
- Item-by-item price against the council’s list
- A completion letter for your licence file
Which rules apply in Cowdenbeath?
Here is what usually applies to a Cowdenbeath 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 Cowdenbeath?
| 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 |
Prices in Cowdenbeath are shown with our regional adjustment for Scotland (below the UK average). Your quote is itemised and fixed in writing once the scope and specification are agreed.
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 Cowdenbeath landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- An inspection letter or schedule of works
- An improvement notice with a deadline
Questions about licence condition and schedule-of-works in Cowdenbeath
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 Cowdenbeath do you work in?
All of them, including KY4, and the surrounding parts of Fife.
Does a shared house in Cowdenbeath 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 Cowdenbeath?
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 Cowdenbeath
- Dunfermline · 5 mi
- Rosyth · 6 mi
- Kirkcaldy · 7 mi
- Glenrothes · 9 mi
- Bo’ness · 12 mi
- Edinburgh · 12 mi
- All of Fife
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- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Cowdenbeath
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