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. Crowthorne is 10 miles south-east of Reading. We price licence condition and schedule-of-works there against England’s HMO rules and the council’s written HMO standards, so work is planned to the standard an inspection looks for.
- Area
- Berkshire, England
- Postcodes
- GU47, RG12 and RG45
- Location
- 10 miles south-east of Reading
- Pricing region
- South East
What does licence condition and schedule-of-works in Crowthorne involve?
- A completion letter for your licence file
- Liaison with you before the council revisits
- Follow-up works after re-inspection
- Fire safety, amenity and repair works
- Programme set to meet the council deadline
Which rules apply in Crowthorne?
Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Crowthorne must satisfy national law for England, the council’s written HMO standards and, where walls, drainage or fire separation change, the building rules. In short:
- Mandatory HMO licence for 5 or more people in 2 or more households (since October 2018); councils can add additional licensing for smaller HMOs.
- Smoke alarms on every storey with living accommodation and CO alarms by fixed combustion appliances (other than gas cookers) are required by law.
- Council standards often step up at 5 and 6 sharers, for example a separate WC at 5 and a second bathroom from 6.
- 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 Crowthorne?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Typical allowance for minor amenity and repair items on a council list (our estimate) | £1,500 – £5,000 | £1,700 – £5,600 | house |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £900 – £2,250 | house |
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £340 – £670 | door |
| EICR, 5+ bedroom house | £150 – £400 | £170 – £450 | inspection |
Prices in Crowthorne are shown with our regional adjustment for South East (above 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 Crowthorne landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Crowthorne:
- An improvement notice with a deadline
- An inspection letter or schedule of works
Questions about licence condition and schedule-of-works in Crowthorne
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.
How far do you travel from Crowthorne?
We cover the whole of Berkshire and work UK-wide. For Crowthorne the nearest towns on our list are Sandhurst (2 miles), Yateley (2 miles), Camberley (3 miles).
Does a shared house in Crowthorne 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 Crowthorne?
Our guide ranges for South East 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 Crowthorne
- Sandhurst · 2 mi
- Yateley · 2 mi
- Camberley · 3 mi
- Wokingham · 3 mi
- Bracknell · 3 mi
- Farnborough · 5 mi
- All of Berkshire
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