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. Maesteg is 12 miles east of Swansea. We price licence condition and schedule-of-works there against Wales’s HMO rules and the council’s written HMO standards, so work is planned to the standard an inspection looks for.
- Area
- Bridgend, Wales
- Postcodes
- CF34
- Location
- 12 miles east of Swansea
- Pricing region
- Wales
What does licence condition and schedule-of-works in Maesteg involve?
- Fire safety, amenity and repair works
- Programme set to meet the council deadline
- A completion letter for your licence file
- Certificates and photos for each item
- Liaison with you before the council revisits
Which rules apply in Maesteg?
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 Maesteg before we price.
- Landlords must register with Rent Smart Wales, and those who manage their own lets need a Rent Smart Wales licence.
- 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 Maesteg?
| 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 Maesteg 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 Maesteg, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Maesteg landlords need it?
Landlords in Maesteg 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 Maesteg
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.
Which postcodes in Maesteg do you work in?
All of them, including CF34, and the surrounding parts of Bridgend.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Maesteg?
With the local council for the address. Welsh councils set their own HMO standards and may run additional licensing. In Wales, changing a house to a C4 HMO always needs planning permission, so check planning first.
How much does licence condition and schedule-of-works cost in Maesteg?
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 Maesteg
- Pyle · 7 mi
- Briton Ferry · 7 mi
- Neath · 7 mi
- Coity · 7 mi
- Bridgend · 8 mi
- Tonypandy · 9 mi
- All of Bridgend
Other HMO services in Maesteg
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Maesteg
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Maesteg
- Communal kitchen refits in Maesteg
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Maesteg
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Maesteg
- Fire doors in Maesteg
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Maesteg
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Maesteg