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. We carry this out across Inverclyde, priced against the HMO rules for Scotland and the council’s own standards.
- Nation
- Scotland
- Pricing region
- Scotland
- Postcode areas
- PA
- Main towns
- Greenock, Port Glasgow
What does licence condition and schedule-of-works in Inverclyde involve?
- Certificates and photos for each item
- Programme set to meet the council deadline
- Liaison with you before the council revisits
- Item-by-item price against the council’s list
- A completion letter for your licence file
- Advice on items that need a specialist
Which rules apply in Inverclyde?
- 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.
- Landlords must also be on the Scottish landlord register, renewed every 3 years.
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 Inverclyde?
| 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 Inverclyde
Questions about licence condition and schedule-of-works in Inverclyde
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.
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.
Do you carry out licence condition and schedule-of-works across Inverclyde?
Yes, across the whole of Inverclyde, including Greenock, Port Glasgow.
Who licenses HMOs in Inverclyde?
Inverclyde council licenses HMOs in its area. Every HMO in Scotland needs a licence.
Other HMO services in Inverclyde
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Inverclyde
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Inverclyde
- Communal kitchen refits in Inverclyde
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Inverclyde
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Inverclyde
- Fire doors in Inverclyde
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Inverclyde
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Inverclyde