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South Lanarkshire, Scotland

Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Blantyre

Licence condition and schedule-of-works for shared houses in Blantyre: survey, itemised quote, works and a licence-ready handover, covering G71 and G72.

Newly fitted fire door with intumescent strips, smoke seals and overhead closer

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. Blantyre is 8 miles south-east of Glasgow. We price licence condition and schedule-of-works there against Scotland’s HMO rules and the council’s written HMO standards, so work is planned to the standard an inspection looks for.

Area
South Lanarkshire, Scotland
Postcodes
G71 and G72
Location
8 miles south-east of Glasgow
Pricing region
Scotland

What does licence condition and schedule-of-works in Blantyre involve?

  • Advice on items that need a specialist
  • A completion letter for your licence file
  • Follow-up works after re-inspection
  • Programme set to meet the council deadline
  • Liaison with you before the council revisits

Which rules apply in Blantyre?

Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Blantyre must satisfy national law for Scotland, the council’s written HMO standards and, where walls, drainage or fire separation change, the building rules. In short:

  • 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.

How much does licence condition and schedule-of-works cost in Blantyre?

ItemUK typicalLocal guidePer
Typical allowance for minor amenity and repair items on a council list (our estimate)£1,500 – £5,000£1,400 – £4,750house
Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides)£800 – £2,000£760 – £1,900house
FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted£300 – £600£280 – £570door
EICR, 5+ bedroom house£150 – £400£140 – £380inspection

Prices in Blantyre are shown with our regional adjustment for Scotland (below the UK average). Your quote is itemised and fixed in writing once the scope and specification are agreed.

How long does it take?

Most jobs of this kind take Set by the council’s deadline. If a council deadline applies in Blantyre, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.

When do Blantyre landlords need it?

Typical reasons for this work in Blantyre:

  • An improvement notice with a deadline
  • An inspection letter or schedule of works

Questions about licence condition and schedule-of-works in Blantyre

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.

Which postcodes in Blantyre do you work in?

All of them, including G71 and G72, and the surrounding parts of South Lanarkshire.

Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Blantyre?

With the local council for the address. 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 Blantyre?

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.

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Free site visit, then a fixed written quote itemised against your council’s standards.

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