A large HMO is a shared house for seven or more people. Landlords in Dundee (DD1 and DD4) usually come to us with a council letter, a fire risk assessment or a house they have just bought. We price from whichever you have. Dundee has a university population, so many shared houses are let to students on yearly tenancies, and summer is the main window for works.
- Area
- Dundee City, Scotland
- Postcodes
- DD1 and DD4
- Location
- 37 miles north of Edinburgh
- Council
- Dundee City Council
- Pricing region
- Scotland
What do large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Dundee involve?
- Second kitchen or extra kitchen capacity
- Protected stair and landing with fire doors and fire stopping
- Feasibility review and measured survey
- Fire alarm and detection system sized for the building
- Planning and building control drawings, coordinated with your designer
Which rules apply in Dundee?
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 Dundee 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.
- Room sizes are set by each council; East Lothian, for example, uses 6.5 m² for a single room with a shared lounge and kitchen, and 10 m² without.
- Kitchen, WC and bathroom ratios come from council standards; one WC and one bath or shower per 5 people is a common figure.
- Scotland has no C4 use class: up to 5 residents can fall within Class 9 (houses), and HMO planning policy is set by each council, some of which require permission at lower numbers.
How much do large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) cost in Dundee?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conversion works per letting room (walls, linings, electrics, decoration; excludes kitchens, bathrooms and fire systems; our estimate) | £3,500 – £6,500 | £3,300 – £6,200 | letting room |
| Panel alarm system (Grade A type), larger HMO | £1,750 – £4,500 | £1,650 – £4,300 | house |
| Protected route upgrades: fire-resisting linings, fire stopping, lighting (three-storey house, our estimate) | £2,000 – £6,000 | £1,900 – £5,700 | house |
| Ensuite shower room added to a bedroom | £4,000 – £10,000 | £3,800 – £9,500 | ensuite |
| Communal HMO kitchen with extra cooking and sink capacity (our estimate from domestic ranges) | £8,000 – £18,000 | £7,600 – £17,100 | kitchen |
These are typical ranges including VAT, adjusted for Scotland, where costs run below the UK average. The fixed price for a house in Dundee follows a site visit.
How long does it take?
Typical time on site: 10–20 weeks. We agree the programme with you before starting and send photo updates as the work progresses.
If the house is let to students, we work backwards from the next tenancy start date in Dundee.
When do Dundee landlords need it?
Landlords in Dundee most often ask us for this when:
- A large house, three or more storeys, or a building with lots of rooms
- An existing large HMO needs works before a licence renewal
Questions about large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Dundee
Can you work with my architect?
Yes. We often build from an architect’s drawings, or we can recommend a designer to prepare them.
How far do you travel from Dundee?
We cover the whole of Dundee City and work UK-wide. For Dundee the nearest towns on our list are Saint Andrews (11 miles), Forfar (12 miles), Arbroath (16 miles).
Which council covers HMOs in Dundee?
Dundee is covered by Dundee City Council. We read the council’s written HMO standards before pricing, and you should check the licence position for the exact address.
How much do large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) cost in Dundee?
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.
Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) near Dundee
- Saint Andrews · 11 mi
- Forfar · 12 mi
- Arbroath · 16 mi
- Perth · 18 mi
- Glenrothes · 20 mi
- Kirkcaldy · 25 mi
- All of Dundee City
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