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 Wokingham 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
- Berkshire, England
- Postcodes
- RG40 and RG41
- Location
- 7 miles south-east of Reading
- Pricing region
- South East
What does licence condition and schedule-of-works in Wokingham involve?
- Fire safety, amenity and repair works
- Certificates and photos for each item
- Programme set to meet the council deadline
- Follow-up works after re-inspection
- A completion letter for your licence file
Which rules apply in Wokingham?
Here is what usually applies to a Wokingham job of this kind. It is general information rather than legal advice, and the council’s written HMO standards have the final detail.
- 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.
- National rules ask for an adequate number of bathrooms, WCs and basins and suitably located kitchens; numeric ratios are set by each council.
- Councils assess hazards, including damp, mould and fire, under the HHSRS; revised regulations and guidance applied from 23 June 2026.
How much does licence condition and schedule-of-works cost in Wokingham?
| 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 Wokingham 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?
Most jobs of this kind take Set by the council’s deadline. If a council deadline applies in Wokingham, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Wokingham landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Wokingham:
- An inspection letter or schedule of works
- An improvement notice with a deadline
Questions about licence condition and schedule-of-works in Wokingham
What if the council disagrees with the work?
We build to the written list and standards. If the council asks for more, we price the extra items separately.
Which postcodes in Wokingham do you work in?
All of them, including RG40 and RG41, and the surrounding parts of Berkshire.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Wokingham?
With the local council for the address. Councils in England can add additional licensing and Article 4 directions on top of the national rules. Check the council’s website for the exact address before you buy or start work.
How much does licence condition and schedule-of-works cost in Wokingham?
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 Wokingham
- Crowthorne · 3 mi
- Bracknell · 4 mi
- Lower Earley · 4 mi
- Yateley · 5 mi
- Sandhurst · 5 mi
- Camberley · 7 mi
- All of Berkshire
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