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. In Isle of Lewis, a town of about 18,000 people in Na h-Eileanan Siar, the work is planned around the HMO rules for Scotland and the council’s written HMO standards.
- Area
- Na h-Eileanan Siar, Scotland
- Postcodes
- HS2
- Pricing region
- Scotland
What does licence condition and schedule-of-works in Isle of Lewis involve?
- Follow-up works after re-inspection
- Fire safety, amenity and repair works
- Item-by-item price against the council’s list
- Advice on items that need a specialist
- A completion letter for your licence file
Which rules apply in Isle of Lewis?
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 Isle of Lewis 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 Isle of Lewis?
| 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 Isle of Lewis follows a site visit.
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 Isle of Lewis landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Isle of Lewis:
- An improvement notice with a deadline
- An inspection letter or schedule of works
Questions about licence condition and schedule-of-works in Isle of Lewis
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.
How far do you travel from Isle of Lewis?
We cover the whole of Na h-Eileanan Siar and work UK-wide. For Isle of Lewis the nearest towns on our list are Inverness (95 miles), Fort William (108 miles), Elgin (119 miles).
Does a shared house in Isle of Lewis 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 Isle of Lewis?
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 Isle of Lewis
- Inverness · 95 mi
- Fort William · 108 mi
- Elgin · 119 mi
- Inverurie · 161 mi
- Fraserburgh · 164 mi
- Helensburgh · 165 mi
- All of Na h-Eileanan Siar
Other HMO services in Isle of Lewis
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Isle of Lewis
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Isle of Lewis
- Communal kitchen refits in Isle of Lewis
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Isle of Lewis
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Isle of Lewis
- Fire doors in Isle of Lewis
- Ensuite installation in Isle of Lewis
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Isle of Lewis