In short: 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. Across Glasgow City, the work is planned around Scotland’s HMO rules and the standards the local council publishes.
- Nation
- Scotland
- Pricing region
- Scotland
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- Main towns
- Glasgow
What does licence condition and schedule-of-works in Glasgow City involve?
- Advice on items that need a specialist
- Liaison with you before the council revisits
- Follow-up works after re-inspection
- Certificates and photos for each item
- Item-by-item price against the council’s list
- Fire safety, amenity and repair works
Which rules apply in Glasgow City?
- 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.
- 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.
- Landlords must also be on the Scottish landlord register, renewed every 3 years.
How much does licence condition and schedule-of-works cost in Glasgow City?
| 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 |
Typical time on site: Set by the council’s deadline. For a figure for your house, try the guide-price tool.
Licence condition and schedule-of-works by town in Glasgow City
Questions about licence condition and schedule-of-works in Glasgow City
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.
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.
Do you carry out licence condition and schedule-of-works across Glasgow City?
Yes, across the whole of Glasgow City, including Glasgow.
Who licenses HMOs in Glasgow City?
Glasgow City council licenses HMOs in its area. Every HMO in Scotland needs a licence.
Other HMO services in Glasgow City
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Glasgow City
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Glasgow City
- Communal kitchen refits in Glasgow City
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Glasgow City
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Glasgow City
- Fire doors in Glasgow City
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Glasgow City
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Glasgow City