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 Lanarkshire, priced against the HMO rules for Scotland and the council’s own standards.
- Nation
- Scotland
- Pricing region
- Scotland
- Postcode areas
- ML, G
- Main towns
- Cumbernauld, Coatbridge, Airdrie, Motherwell, Wishaw
What does licence condition and schedule-of-works in North Lanarkshire involve?
- Liaison with you before the council revisits
- A completion letter for your licence file
- Follow-up works after re-inspection
- Fire safety, amenity and repair works
- Item-by-item price against the council’s list
- Programme set to meet the council deadline
Which rules apply in North Lanarkshire?
- 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.
- Councils set HMO fire standards through licence conditions, often including emergency lighting in larger HMOs.
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 Lanarkshire?
| 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 Lanarkshire
Questions about licence condition and schedule-of-works in North Lanarkshire
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 North Lanarkshire?
Yes, across the whole of North Lanarkshire, including Cumbernauld, Coatbridge, Airdrie.
Who licenses HMOs in North Lanarkshire?
North Lanarkshire council licenses HMOs in its area. Every HMO in Scotland needs a licence.
Other HMO services in North Lanarkshire
- HMO fire safety upgrades in North Lanarkshire
- Rewires and EICR remedials in North Lanarkshire
- Communal kitchen refits in North Lanarkshire
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in North Lanarkshire
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in North Lanarkshire
- Fire doors in North Lanarkshire
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in North Lanarkshire
- Student HMO refurbishment in North Lanarkshire