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. Porthcawl is 14 miles south-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
- CF33 and CF36
- Location
- 14 miles south-east of Swansea
- Pricing region
- Wales
What does licence condition and schedule-of-works in Porthcawl involve?
- Certificates and photos for each item
- Follow-up works after re-inspection
- Item-by-item price against the council’s list
- A completion letter for your licence file
- Programme set to meet the council deadline
Which rules apply in Porthcawl?
Here is what usually applies to a Porthcawl job of this kind. It is general information rather than legal advice, and the council’s written HMO standards have the final detail.
- Landlords must register with Rent Smart Wales, and those who manage their own lets need a Rent Smart Wales licence.
- Council HMO standards and the fire risk assessment set detection, fire doors and escape routes.
- 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 Porthcawl?
| 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 Porthcawl 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 Porthcawl, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Porthcawl landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Porthcawl:
- An improvement notice with a deadline
- A licence granted with conditions
Questions about licence condition and schedule-of-works in Porthcawl
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 Porthcawl?
Yes. We work across Porthcawl and the CF33 and CF36 postcode areas, plus the rest of Bridgend. Nearby places we also cover include Pyle, Bridgend, Coity.
Does a shared house in Porthcawl 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 Porthcawl?
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 Porthcawl
- Pyle · 3 mi
- Bridgend · 6 mi
- Coity · 7 mi
- Maesteg · 9 mi
- Llantwit Major · 10 mi
- Briton Ferry · 12 mi
- All of Bridgend
Other HMO services in Porthcawl
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Porthcawl
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- Communal kitchen refits in Porthcawl
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Porthcawl
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Porthcawl
- Fire doors in Porthcawl
- Extensions for extra rooms in Porthcawl
- House to HMO conversion in Porthcawl