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 Motherwell, a town of about 33,000 people in North Lanarkshire, the work is planned around the HMO rules for Scotland and the council’s written HMO standards.
- Area
- North Lanarkshire, Scotland
- Postcodes
- ML1 and ML4
- Location
- 12 miles south-east of Glasgow
- Pricing region
- Scotland
What does licence condition and schedule-of-works in Motherwell involve?
- Certificates and photos for each item
- Liaison with you before the council revisits
- Advice on items that need a specialist
- A completion letter for your licence file
- Item-by-item price against the council’s list
Which rules apply in Motherwell?
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 Motherwell 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.
- 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.
How much does licence condition and schedule-of-works cost in Motherwell?
| 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 Motherwell follows a site visit.
How long does it take?
Most jobs of this kind take Set by the council’s deadline. If a council deadline applies in Motherwell, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Motherwell landlords need it?
Landlords in Motherwell most often ask us for this when:
- A licence granted with conditions
- An improvement notice with a deadline
Questions about licence condition and schedule-of-works in Motherwell
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 cover all of Motherwell?
Yes. We work across Motherwell and the ML1 and ML4 postcode areas, plus the rest of North Lanarkshire. Nearby places we also cover include Mossend, Bellshill, Hamilton.
Does a shared house in Motherwell 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 Motherwell?
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 Motherwell
- Mossend · 2 mi
- Bellshill · 2 mi
- Hamilton · 2 mi
- Meikle Earnock · 3 mi
- Wishaw · 3 mi
- Viewpark · 4 mi
- All of North Lanarkshire
Other HMO services in Motherwell
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Motherwell
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Motherwell
- Communal kitchen refits in Motherwell
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Motherwell
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Motherwell
- Fire doors in Motherwell
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Motherwell
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Motherwell