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 Inverness (IV1 and IV2) 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. Inverness has a university population, so many shared houses are let to students on yearly tenancies, and summer is the main window for works.
- Area
- Highland, Scotland
- Postcodes
- IV1 and IV2
- Pricing region
- Scotland
What does licence condition and schedule-of-works in Inverness involve?
- Liaison with you before the council revisits
- Follow-up works after re-inspection
- Item-by-item price against the council’s list
- Certificates and photos for each item
- A completion letter for your licence file
Which rules apply in Inverness?
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 Inverness 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.
- 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 Inverness?
| 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 |
These are typical ranges including VAT, adjusted for Scotland, where costs run below the UK average. The fixed price for a house in Inverness follows a site visit.
How long does it take?
Most jobs of this kind take Set by the council’s deadline. If a council deadline applies in Inverness, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
For student houses in Inverness, booking by spring is the safest way to make the summer gap.
When do Inverness landlords need it?
Landlords in Inverness most often ask us for this when:
- A licence granted with conditions
- An inspection letter or schedule of works
Questions about licence condition and schedule-of-works in Inverness
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 Inverness do you work in?
All of them, including IV1 and IV2, and the surrounding parts of Highland.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Inverness?
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 Inverness?
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 Inverness
- Elgin · 36 mi
- Fort William · 57 mi
- Inverurie · 70 mi
- Westhill · 76 mi
- Forfar · 76 mi
- Perth · 81 mi
- All of Highland
Other HMO services in Inverness
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Inverness
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Inverness
- Communal kitchen refits in Inverness
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Inverness
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Inverness
- Fire doors in Inverness
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Inverness
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Inverness