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 North Ayrshire, priced against the HMO rules for Scotland and the council’s own standards.
- Nation
- Scotland
- Pricing region
- Scotland
- Postcode areas
- KA, PA
- Main towns
- Irvine, Kilwinning, Saltcoats
What does licence condition and schedule-of-works in North Ayrshire involve?
- Follow-up works after re-inspection
- Item-by-item price against the council’s list
- Advice on items that need a specialist
- Liaison with you before the council revisits
- Programme set to meet the council deadline
- Fire safety, amenity and repair works
Which rules apply in North Ayrshire?
- Landlords must also be on the Scottish landlord register, renewed every 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.
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 North Ayrshire?
| 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 North Ayrshire
Questions about licence condition and schedule-of-works in North Ayrshire
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 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.
Do you carry out licence condition and schedule-of-works across North Ayrshire?
Yes, across the whole of North Ayrshire, including Irvine, Kilwinning, Saltcoats.
Who licenses HMOs in North Ayrshire?
North Ayrshire council licenses HMOs in its area. Every HMO in Scotland needs a licence.
Other HMO services in North Ayrshire
- HMO fire safety upgrades in North Ayrshire
- Rewires and EICR remedials in North Ayrshire
- Communal kitchen refits in North Ayrshire
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in North Ayrshire
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in North Ayrshire
- Fire doors in North Ayrshire
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in North Ayrshire
- EPC and energy upgrades in North Ayrshire