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 West Dunbartonshire, the work is planned around Scotland’s HMO rules and the standards the local council publishes.
- Nation
- Scotland
- Pricing region
- Scotland
- Postcode areas
- G
- Main towns
- Clydebank, Vale of Leven, Dumbarton
What does licence condition and schedule-of-works in West Dunbartonshire involve?
- Follow-up works after re-inspection
- A completion letter for your licence file
- Item-by-item price against the council’s list
- Advice on items that need a specialist
- Liaison with you before the council revisits
- Programme set to meet the council deadline
Which rules apply in West Dunbartonshire?
- 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 West Dunbartonshire?
| 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 West Dunbartonshire
Questions about licence condition and schedule-of-works in West Dunbartonshire
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 West Dunbartonshire?
Yes, across the whole of West Dunbartonshire, including Clydebank, Vale of Leven, Dumbarton.
Who licenses HMOs in West Dunbartonshire?
West Dunbartonshire council licenses HMOs in its area. Every HMO in Scotland needs a licence.
Other HMO services in West Dunbartonshire
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- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in West Dunbartonshire
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in West Dunbartonshire
- Fire doors in West Dunbartonshire
- EPC and energy upgrades in West Dunbartonshire
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