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. Landlords in Hawick (TD9) usually come to us with a council letter, a fire risk assessment or a house they have just bought. We price from whichever you have.
- Area
- Scottish Borders, Scotland
- Postcodes
- TD9
- Location
- 40 miles south-east of Edinburgh
- Pricing region
- Scotland
What does licence condition and schedule-of-works in Hawick involve?
- Item-by-item price against the council’s list
- Advice on items that need a specialist
- Follow-up works after re-inspection
- Liaison with you before the council revisits
- Fire safety, amenity and repair works
Which rules apply in Hawick?
Here is what usually applies to a Hawick job of this kind. It is general information rather than legal advice, and the council’s written HMO standards have the final detail.
- 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.
- 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.
How much does licence condition and schedule-of-works cost in Hawick?
| 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 |
Use these as a starting point for budgeting. Access, condition and the council’s requirements in Hawick can move the figure either way, which is why we quote after seeing the house.
How long does it take?
Most jobs of this kind take Set by the council’s deadline. If a council deadline applies in Hawick, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Hawick landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Hawick:
- A licence granted with conditions
- An improvement notice with a deadline
Questions about licence condition and schedule-of-works in Hawick
Can you help with an improvement notice?
Yes. We carry out the works listed in the notice and give you evidence of completion. Legal questions about the notice are for your adviser.
How far do you travel from Hawick?
We cover the whole of Scottish Borders and work UK-wide. For Hawick the nearest towns on our list are Mayfield (33 miles), Penicuik (33 miles), Bonnyrigg (34 miles).
Does a shared house in Hawick 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 Hawick?
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 Hawick
- Mayfield · 33 mi
- Penicuik · 33 mi
- Bonnyrigg · 34 mi
- Dalkeith · 34 mi
- Carlisle · 37 mi
- Musselburgh · 37 mi
- All of Scottish Borders