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 Ebbw Vale 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
- Blaenau Gwent, Wales
- Postcodes
- NP7, NP22, NP23 and NP24
- Location
- 21 miles north of Cardiff
- Pricing region
- Wales
What does licence condition and schedule-of-works in Ebbw Vale involve?
- Fire safety, amenity and repair works
- Programme set to meet the council deadline
- Liaison with you before the council revisits
- A completion letter for your licence file
- Advice on items that need a specialist
Which rules apply in Ebbw Vale?
The rules below are the Wales-wide position for this kind of work. Councils add their own standards and schemes on top, so we always check the address in Ebbw Vale before we price.
- Mandatory licence for HMOs with 3 or more storeys and 5 or more people in 2 or more households; Wales did not adopt England’s 2018 change.
- Fitness for human habitation rules require mains-powered, interlinked smoke alarms on every storey and CO alarms where there is a gas, oil or solid-fuel appliance.
- Kitchen and bathroom ratios are set in each council’s HMO standards.
- Councils assess hazards, including damp and mould, under the HHSRS, alongside the fitness for human habitation rules for occupation contracts.
How much does licence condition and schedule-of-works cost in Ebbw Vale?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Typical allowance for minor amenity and repair items on a council list (our estimate) | £1,500 – £5,000 | £1,400 – £4,700 | house |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £750 – £1,900 | house |
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £280 – £560 | door |
| EICR, 5+ bedroom house | £150 – £400 | £140 – £380 | inspection |
Use these as a starting point for budgeting. Access, condition and the council’s requirements in Ebbw Vale can move the figure either way, which is why we quote after seeing the house.
How long does it take?
Most jobs of this kind take Set by the council’s deadline. If a council deadline applies in Ebbw Vale, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Ebbw Vale landlords need it?
Landlords in Ebbw Vale most often ask us for this when:
- A licence granted with conditions
- An improvement notice with a deadline
Questions about licence condition and schedule-of-works in Ebbw Vale
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.
How far do you travel from Ebbw Vale?
We cover the whole of Blaenau Gwent and work UK-wide. For Ebbw Vale the nearest towns on our list are Tredegar (2 miles), Brynmawr (2 miles), Bargoed (7 miles).
Does a shared house in Ebbw Vale need an HMO licence?
In Wales, mandatory licensing covers HMOs of 3 or more storeys with 5 or more people. Many councils, including Cardiff and Swansea, also run additional licensing for smaller HMOs. Every landlord must register with Rent Smart Wales.
How much does licence condition and schedule-of-works cost in Ebbw Vale?
Our guide ranges for Wales 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 Ebbw Vale
- Tredegar · 2 mi
- Brynmawr · 2 mi
- Bargoed · 7 mi
- Merthyr Tydfil · 8 mi
- Blackwood · 8 mi
- Gelligaer · 8 mi
- All of Blaenau Gwent
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- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Ebbw Vale
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Ebbw Vale
- Fire doors in Ebbw Vale
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Ebbw Vale
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