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 Dunfermline 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
- Fife, Scotland
- Postcodes
- KY11 and KY12
- Location
- 13 miles north-west of Edinburgh
- Pricing region
- Scotland
What does licence condition and schedule-of-works in Dunfermline involve?
- Certificates and photos for each item
- Programme set to meet the council deadline
- A completion letter for your licence file
- Liaison with you before the council revisits
- Item-by-item price against the council’s list
Which rules apply in Dunfermline?
The rules below are the Scotland-wide position for this kind of work. Councils add their own standards and schemes on top, so we always check the address in Dunfermline before we price.
- 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.
How much does licence condition and schedule-of-works cost in Dunfermline?
| 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 Dunfermline can move the figure either way, which is why we quote after seeing the house.
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 Dunfermline landlords need it?
Landlords in Dunfermline most often ask us for this when:
- An improvement notice with a deadline
- A licence granted with conditions
Questions about licence condition and schedule-of-works in Dunfermline
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 Dunfermline do you work in?
All of them, including KY11 and KY12, and the surrounding parts of Fife.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Dunfermline?
With the local council for the address. 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 Dunfermline?
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 Dunfermline
- Rosyth · 3 mi
- Cowdenbeath · 5 mi
- Bo’ness · 7 mi
- Linlithgow · 9 mi
- Broxburn · 10 mi
- Grangemouth · 11 mi
- All of Fife
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- HMO fire safety upgrades in Dunfermline
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Dunfermline
- Communal kitchen refits in Dunfermline
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Dunfermline
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Dunfermline
- Fire doors in Dunfermline
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Dunfermline
- Ensuite installation in Dunfermline