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 Macclesfield (SK10 and SK11) 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
- Cheshire, England
- Postcodes
- SK10 and SK11
- Location
- 16 miles south of Manchester
- Pricing region
- North West
What does licence condition and schedule-of-works in Macclesfield involve?
- Programme set to meet the council deadline
- Advice on items that need a specialist
- Fire safety, amenity and repair works
- Follow-up works after re-inspection
- Liaison with you before the council revisits
Which rules apply in Macclesfield?
Here is what usually applies to a Macclesfield job of this kind. It is general information rather than legal advice, and the council’s written HMO standards have the final detail.
- Mandatory HMO licence for 5 or more people in 2 or more households (since October 2018); councils can add additional licensing for smaller HMOs.
- Smoke alarms on every storey with living accommodation and CO alarms by fixed combustion appliances (other than gas cookers) are required by law.
- 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.
How much does licence condition and schedule-of-works cost in Macclesfield?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Typical allowance for minor amenity and repair items on a council list (our estimate) | £1,500 – £5,000 | £1,450 – £4,800 | house |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £770 – £1,900 | house |
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £290 – £580 | 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 Macclesfield 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 Macclesfield, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Macclesfield landlords need it?
Landlords in Macclesfield most often ask us for this when:
- An inspection letter or schedule of works
- A licence granted with conditions
Questions about licence condition and schedule-of-works in Macclesfield
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.
Do you cover all of Macclesfield?
Yes. We work across Macclesfield and the SK10 and SK11 postcode areas, plus the rest of Cheshire. Nearby places we also cover include Wilmslow, Congleton, Cheadle Hulme.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Macclesfield?
With the local council for the address. Councils in England can add additional licensing and Article 4 directions on top of the national rules. Check the council’s website for the exact address before you buy or start work.
How much does licence condition and schedule-of-works cost in Macclesfield?
Our guide ranges for North West 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 Macclesfield
- Wilmslow · 6 mi
- Congleton · 8 mi
- Cheadle Hulme · 8 mi
- Hazel Grove · 9 mi
- Buxton · 9 mi
- Stockport · 10 mi
- All of Cheshire
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