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. Across Scottish Borders, the work is planned around Scotland’s HMO rules and the standards the local council publishes.
- Nation
- Scotland
- Pricing region
- Scotland
- Postcode areas
- TD, EH, ML
- Main towns
- Hawick
What does licence condition and schedule-of-works in Scottish Borders involve?
- A completion letter for your licence file
- Advice on items that need a specialist
- Programme set to meet the council deadline
- Item-by-item price against the council’s list
- Liaison with you before the council revisits
- Certificates and photos for each item
Which rules apply in Scottish Borders?
- 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 Scottish Borders?
| 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 Scottish Borders
Questions about licence condition and schedule-of-works in Scottish Borders
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.
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 carry out licence condition and schedule-of-works across Scottish Borders?
Yes, across the whole of Scottish Borders, including Hawick.
Who licenses HMOs in Scottish Borders?
Scottish Borders council licenses HMOs in its area. Every HMO in Scotland needs a licence.
Other HMO services in Scottish Borders
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Scottish Borders
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Scottish Borders
- Communal kitchen refits in Scottish Borders
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Scottish Borders
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Scottish Borders
- Fire doors in Scottish Borders
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Scottish Borders
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Scottish Borders