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. Livingston is 13 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
- EH54
- Location
- 13 miles west of Edinburgh
- Pricing region
- Scotland
What does licence condition and schedule-of-works in Livingston involve?
- Item-by-item price against the council’s list
- Liaison with you before the council revisits
- Advice on items that need a specialist
- Certificates and photos for each item
- A completion letter for your licence file
Which rules apply in Livingston?
The rules below are the Scotland-wide position for this kind of work. Councils add their own standards and schemes on top, so we always check the address in Livingston before we price.
- 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 Livingston?
| 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 |
Prices in Livingston 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?
Allow Set by the council’s deadline on site for a typical job. Drawings, approvals and long-lead items such as kitchens or fire door sets are booked before we start.
When do Livingston landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Livingston:
- An improvement notice with a deadline
- A licence granted with conditions
Questions about licence condition and schedule-of-works in Livingston
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 cover all of Livingston?
Yes. We work across Livingston and the EH54 postcode areas, plus the rest of West Lothian. Nearby places we also cover include Broxburn, Bathgate, Linlithgow.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Livingston?
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 Livingston?
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 Livingston
- Broxburn · 3 mi
- Bathgate · 5 mi
- Linlithgow · 6 mi
- Armadale · 7 mi
- Bo’ness · 9 mi
- Rosyth · 10 mi
- All of West Lothian
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- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Livingston
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Livingston
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