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. In Orkney Islands we survey first, price each item separately and hand over the certificates and photos a council asks for.
- Nation
- Scotland
- Pricing region
- Scotland
- Postcode areas
- KW
What does licence condition and schedule-of-works in Orkney Islands involve?
- Liaison with you before the council revisits
- A completion letter for your licence file
- Item-by-item price against the council’s list
- Programme set to meet the council deadline
- Fire safety, amenity and repair works
- Certificates and photos for each item
Which rules apply in Orkney Islands?
- 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 Orkney Islands?
| 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.
Questions about licence condition and schedule-of-works in Orkney Islands
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.
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 Orkney Islands?
Yes, across the whole of Orkney Islands.
Who licenses HMOs in Orkney Islands?
Orkney Islands council licenses HMOs in its area. Every HMO in Scotland needs a licence.
Other HMO services in Orkney Islands
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Orkney Islands
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Orkney Islands
- Communal kitchen refits in Orkney Islands
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Orkney Islands
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Orkney Islands
- Fire doors in Orkney Islands
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Orkney Islands
- Sound insulation in Orkney Islands