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. Landlords in Blackwood (CF81, CF82 and NP12) usually come to us with a council letter, a fire risk assessment or a house they have just bought. We price from whichever you have.
- Area
- Caerphilly, Wales
- Postcodes
- CF81, CF82 and NP12
- Location
- 13 miles north of Cardiff
- Pricing region
- Wales
What does licence condition and schedule-of-works in Blackwood involve?
- Liaison with you before the council revisits
- Programme set to meet the council deadline
- Follow-up works after re-inspection
- Item-by-item price against the council’s list
- Advice on items that need a specialist
Which rules apply in Blackwood?
Here is what usually applies to a Blackwood job of this kind. It is general information rather than legal advice, and the council’s written HMO standards have the final detail.
- 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 Blackwood?
| 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 Blackwood 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 Blackwood, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Blackwood landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- An inspection letter or schedule of works
- An improvement notice with a deadline
Questions about licence condition and schedule-of-works in Blackwood
Can you meet a council deadline?
In most cases, yes, if we see the list early. Send it to us as soon as you get it and we will tell you straight away if a deadline looks tight.
Do you cover all of Blackwood?
Yes. We work across Blackwood and the CF81, CF82 and NP12 postcode areas, plus the rest of Caerphilly. Nearby places we also cover include Bargoed, Gelligaer, Nelson (Caerphilly).
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Blackwood?
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 Blackwood?
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 Blackwood
- Bargoed · 2 mi
- Gelligaer · 2 mi
- Nelson (Caerphilly) · 3 mi
- Treharris · 4 mi
- Risca · 6 mi
- Caerphilly · 6 mi
- All of Caerphilly
Other HMO services in Blackwood
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Blackwood
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Blackwood
- Communal kitchen refits in Blackwood
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Blackwood
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Blackwood
- Fire doors in Blackwood
- Extensions for extra rooms in Blackwood
- EPC and energy upgrades in Blackwood