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. Peterborough is 37 miles east of Leicester. We price licence condition and schedule-of-works there against England’s HMO rules and the council’s written HMO standards, so work is planned to the standard an inspection looks for. With students as well as working sharers renting in Peterborough, we plan bigger jobs for the gap between academic-year tenancies where we can.
- Area
- Cambridgeshire, England
- Postcodes
- PE1 and PE2
- Location
- 37 miles east of Leicester
- Council
- Peterborough City Council
- Pricing region
- East of England
What does licence condition and schedule-of-works in Peterborough involve?
- A completion letter for your licence file
- Item-by-item price against the council’s list
- Advice on items that need a specialist
- Programme set to meet the council deadline
- Liaison with you before the council revisits
Which rules apply in Peterborough?
The rules below are the England-wide position for this kind of work. Councils add their own standards and schemes on top, so we always check the address in Peterborough before we price.
- Mandatory HMO licence for 5 or more people in 2 or more households (since October 2018); councils can add additional licensing for smaller HMOs.
- Fire precautions follow a risk assessment; the LACORS Housing – Fire Safety guide (2008) is guidance, not law, but many councils base their standards on it.
- National rules ask for an adequate number of bathrooms, WCs and basins and suitably located kitchens; numeric ratios are set by each council.
- Councils can fine up to £7,000 where a Category 1 hazard is not removed when it reasonably could have been.
Peterborough City Council: local HMO schemes
| Article 4 (HMO) | No scheme found |
|---|---|
| Additional licensing | In force across the council area City-wide additional licensing (3-4 person HMOs) in force 26 Jan 2026, licences expire 25 Jan 2031. |
| Selective licensing | In force in part of the council area Selective licensing in 11 wards (incl. Central, East, North, Park, Bretton) 11 Mar 2024-10 Mar 2029. |
Schemes change. Check the council’s current pages for the exact address in Peterborough before you buy or start work. Source: Peterborough City Council HMO licensing page, checked 2026-10-31.
How much does licence condition and schedule-of-works cost in Peterborough?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Typical allowance for minor amenity and repair items on a council list (our estimate) | £1,500 – £5,000 | £1,600 – £5,300 | house |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £850 – £2,100 | house |
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £320 – £640 | door |
| EICR, 5+ bedroom house | £150 – £400 | £160 – £420 | inspection |
These are typical ranges including VAT, adjusted for East of England, where costs run above the UK average. The fixed price for a house in Peterborough follows a site visit.
How long does it take?
Most jobs of this kind take Set by the council’s deadline. If a council deadline applies in Peterborough, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
If the house is let to students, we work backwards from the next tenancy start date in Peterborough.
When do Peterborough landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- A licence granted with conditions
- An inspection letter or schedule of works
Questions about licence condition and schedule-of-works in Peterborough
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 Peterborough?
We cover the whole of Cambridgeshire and work UK-wide. For Peterborough the nearest towns on our list are Stamford (11 miles), March (14 miles), Spalding (15 miles).
Which council covers HMOs in Peterborough?
Peterborough is covered by Peterborough City Council. We read the council’s written HMO standards before pricing, and you should check the licence position for the exact address.
How much does licence condition and schedule-of-works cost in Peterborough?
Our guide ranges for East of England 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 Peterborough
- Stamford · 11 mi
- March · 14 mi
- Spalding · 15 mi
- Huntingdon · 17 mi
- Wisbech · 18 mi
- Corby · 19 mi
- All of Cambridgeshire
Other HMO services in Peterborough
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Peterborough
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Peterborough
- Communal kitchen refits in Peterborough
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Peterborough
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Peterborough
- Fire doors in Peterborough
- EPC and energy upgrades in Peterborough
- House to HMO conversion in Peterborough
