A large HMO is a shared house for seven or more people. Landlords in Renfrew (G14 and PA4) 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.
- Area
- Renfrewshire, Scotland
- Postcodes
- G14 and PA4
- Location
- 5 miles west of Glasgow
- Pricing region
- Scotland
What do large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Renfrew involve?
- Fire alarm and detection system sized for the building
- Planning and building control drawings, coordinated with your designer
- Emergency lighting where the escape route needs it
- Feasibility review and measured survey
- Ensuites or extra bathrooms
Which rules apply in Renfrew?
Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Renfrew 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.
- 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 Renfrew?
| 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 |
Use these as a starting point for budgeting. Access, condition and the council’s requirements in Renfrew can move the figure either way, which is why we quote after seeing the house.
How long does it take?
Allow 10–20 weeks 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 Renfrew landlords need it?
Landlords in Renfrew 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 Renfrew
What fire alarm does a large HMO need?
The fire risk assessment and the council decide; alarm grades come from guidance, not statute. For larger HMOs, council guides and the NI fire service guide commonly point to a Grade A panel system covering escape routes and rooms. We fit to the specification set, and give you the commissioning certificate.
Which postcodes in Renfrew do you work in?
All of them, including G14 and PA4, and the surrounding parts of Renfrewshire.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Renfrew?
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 do large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) cost in Renfrew?
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 Renfrew
- Clydebank · 2 mi
- Erskine · 3 mi
- Paisley · 3 mi
- Bearsden · 4 mi
- Barrhead · 5 mi
- Glasgow · 5 mi
- All of Renfrewshire
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