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 Kirkcaldy (KY1 and KY2) 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
- KY1 and KY2
- Location
- 11 miles north of Edinburgh
- Pricing region
- Scotland
What does licence condition and schedule-of-works in Kirkcaldy involve?
- Advice on items that need a specialist
- Programme set to meet the council deadline
- Liaison with you before the council revisits
- Fire safety, amenity and repair works
- Item-by-item price against the council’s list
Which rules apply in Kirkcaldy?
Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Kirkcaldy 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:
- 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 Kirkcaldy?
| 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 Kirkcaldy 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 Kirkcaldy landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- A licence granted with conditions
- An improvement notice with a deadline
Questions about licence condition and schedule-of-works in Kirkcaldy
Can you meet a council deadline?
In most cases, yes, if we see the list early. Send it to us as soon as you get it and we will tell you straight away if a deadline looks tight.
Which postcodes in Kirkcaldy do you work in?
All of them, including KY1 and KY2, and the surrounding parts of Fife.
Does a shared house in Kirkcaldy 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 Kirkcaldy?
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 Kirkcaldy
- Glenrothes · 5 mi
- Cowdenbeath · 7 mi
- Edinburgh · 11 mi
- Dunfermline · 12 mi
- Rosyth · 12 mi
- Musselburgh · 13 mi
- All of Fife
Other HMO services in Kirkcaldy
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Kirkcaldy
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Kirkcaldy
- Communal kitchen refits in Kirkcaldy
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Kirkcaldy
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Kirkcaldy
- Fire doors in Kirkcaldy
- Full HMO refurbishment in Kirkcaldy
- Extensions for extra rooms in Kirkcaldy