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. Broxburn is 11 miles west of Edinburgh. 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
- West Lothian, Scotland
- Postcodes
- EH52
- Location
- 11 miles west of Edinburgh
- Pricing region
- Scotland
What does licence condition and schedule-of-works in Broxburn involve?
- A completion letter for your licence file
- Follow-up works after re-inspection
- Item-by-item price against the council’s list
- Advice on items that need a specialist
- Fire safety, amenity and repair works
Which rules apply in Broxburn?
Here is what usually applies to a Broxburn 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.
- 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.
How much does licence condition and schedule-of-works cost in Broxburn?
| 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 |
These are typical ranges including VAT, adjusted for Scotland, where costs run below the UK average. The fixed price for a house in Broxburn follows a site visit.
How long does it take?
Most jobs of this kind take Set by the council’s deadline. If a council deadline applies in Broxburn, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Broxburn landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- An inspection letter or schedule of works
- An improvement notice with a deadline
Questions about licence condition and schedule-of-works in Broxburn
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.
How far do you travel from Broxburn?
We cover the whole of West Lothian and work UK-wide. For Broxburn the nearest towns on our list are Livingston (3 miles), Linlithgow (6 miles), Bathgate (7 miles).
Does a shared house in Broxburn 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 Broxburn?
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 Broxburn
- Livingston · 3 mi
- Linlithgow · 6 mi
- Bathgate · 7 mi
- Rosyth · 7 mi
- Bo’ness · 8 mi
- Dunfermline · 10 mi
- All of West Lothian
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- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Broxburn
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Broxburn
- Fire doors in Broxburn
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Broxburn
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Broxburn