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 South Ayrshire 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
- KA
- Main towns
- Ayr, Troon, Prestwick
What does licence condition and schedule-of-works in South Ayrshire involve?
- Certificates and photos for each item
- Liaison with you before the council revisits
- Programme set to meet the council deadline
- Item-by-item price against the council’s list
- Follow-up works after re-inspection
- Advice on items that need a specialist
Which rules apply in South Ayrshire?
- 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 South Ayrshire?
| 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 South Ayrshire
Questions about licence condition and schedule-of-works in South Ayrshire
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.
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.
Do you carry out licence condition and schedule-of-works across South Ayrshire?
Yes, across the whole of South Ayrshire, including Ayr, Troon, Prestwick.
Who licenses HMOs in South Ayrshire?
South Ayrshire council licenses HMOs in its area. Every HMO in Scotland needs a licence.
Other HMO services in South Ayrshire
- HMO fire safety upgrades in South Ayrshire
- Rewires and EICR remedials in South Ayrshire
- Communal kitchen refits in South Ayrshire
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in South Ayrshire
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in South Ayrshire
- Fire doors in South Ayrshire
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in South Ayrshire
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in South Ayrshire