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 Port Glasgow (G82, PA14, PA15 and PA16) 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
- Inverclyde, Scotland
- Postcodes
- G82, PA14, PA15 and PA16
- Location
- 17 miles west of Glasgow
- Pricing region
- Scotland
What does licence condition and schedule-of-works in Port Glasgow involve?
- A completion letter for your licence file
- Item-by-item price against the council’s list
- Liaison with you before the council revisits
- Follow-up works after re-inspection
- Certificates and photos for each item
Which rules apply in Port Glasgow?
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 Port Glasgow before we price.
- Landlords must also be on the Scottish landlord register, renewed every 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 Port Glasgow?
| 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 Port Glasgow can move the figure either way, which is why we quote after seeing the house.
How long does it take?
Most jobs of this kind take Set by the council’s deadline. If a council deadline applies in Port Glasgow, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Port Glasgow landlords need it?
Landlords in Port Glasgow most often ask us for this when:
- An inspection letter or schedule of works
- An improvement notice with a deadline
Questions about licence condition and schedule-of-works in Port Glasgow
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 Port Glasgow do you work in?
All of them, including G82, PA14, PA15 and PA16, and the surrounding parts of Inverclyde.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Port Glasgow?
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 Port Glasgow?
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 Port Glasgow
- Greenock · 3 mi
- Dumbarton · 5 mi
- Vale of Leven · 5 mi
- Helensburgh · 5 mi
- Erskine · 10 mi
- Johnstone · 10 mi
- All of Inverclyde
Other HMO services in Port Glasgow
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Port Glasgow
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Port Glasgow
- Communal kitchen refits in Port Glasgow
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Port Glasgow
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Port Glasgow
- Fire doors in Port Glasgow
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Port Glasgow
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Port Glasgow