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. For a house in Kempston Hardwick we start with a measured survey, check the council’s written HMO standards for the number of sharers, and then price each item separately.
- Area
- Bedfordshire, England
- Postcodes
- MK42, MK43 and MK45
- Location
- 27 miles west of Cambridge
- Pricing region
- East of England
What does licence condition and schedule-of-works in Kempston Hardwick involve?
- Fire safety, amenity and repair works
- Liaison with you before the council revisits
- Certificates and photos for each item
- A completion letter for your licence file
- Item-by-item price against the council’s list
Which rules apply in Kempston Hardwick?
Here is what usually applies to a Kempston Hardwick job of this kind. It is general information rather than legal advice, and the council’s written HMO standards have the final detail.
- Licences last up to 5 years and carry conditions on gas and electrical safety, alarms, room sizes and waste.
- Smoke alarms on every storey with living accommodation and CO alarms by fixed combustion appliances (other than gas cookers) are required by law.
- National rules ask for an adequate number of bathrooms, WCs and basins and suitably located kitchens; numeric ratios are set by each council.
- Councils can fine up to £7,000 where a Category 1 hazard is not removed when it reasonably could have been.
How much does licence condition and schedule-of-works cost in Kempston Hardwick?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Typical allowance for minor amenity and repair items on a council list (our estimate) | £1,500 – £5,000 | £1,600 – £5,300 | house |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £850 – £2,100 | house |
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £320 – £640 | door |
| EICR, 5+ bedroom house | £150 – £400 | £160 – £420 | inspection |
Prices in Kempston Hardwick are shown with our regional adjustment for East of England (above the UK average). Your quote is itemised and fixed in writing once the scope and specification are agreed.
How long does it take?
Most jobs of this kind take Set by the council’s deadline. If a council deadline applies in Kempston Hardwick, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Kempston Hardwick landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- An improvement notice with a deadline
- An inspection letter or schedule of works
Questions about licence condition and schedule-of-works in Kempston Hardwick
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 Kempston Hardwick?
Yes. We work across Kempston Hardwick and the MK42, MK43 and MK45 postcode areas, plus the rest of Bedfordshire. Nearby places we also cover include Bedford, Ampthill, Milton Keynes.
Does a shared house in Kempston Hardwick need an HMO licence?
In England, a mandatory licence is needed for 5 or more people from 2 or more households. Smaller HMOs can need a licence where the council runs additional licensing, which is common in towns with many shared houses. Check the council’s website for the address.
How much does licence condition and schedule-of-works cost in Kempston Hardwick?
Our guide ranges for East of England 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 Kempston Hardwick
- Bedford · 3 mi
- Ampthill · 4 mi
- Milton Keynes · 11 mi
- Bletchley · 12 mi
- Saint Neots · 13 mi
- Hitchin · 13 mi
- All of Bedfordshire
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