- Nation
- England
- Pricing region
- South West
- Postcode areas
- PL, TR, EX
- Main towns
- Redruth, Falmouth, St Austell, Truro, Camborne
What does licence condition and schedule-of-works in Cornwall involve?
- Item-by-item price against the council’s list
- Certificates and photos for each item
- Advice on items that need a specialist
- Programme set to meet the council deadline
- Fire safety, amenity and repair works
- A completion letter for your licence file
Which rules apply in Cornwall?
- Licences last up to 5 years and carry conditions on gas and electrical safety, alarms, room sizes and waste.
- The Fire Safety Order 2005 applies to the common parts of HMOs, enforced by the fire and rescue authority.
- Council standards often step up at 5 and 6 sharers, for example a separate WC at 5 and a second bathroom from 6.
- Councils assess hazards, including damp, mould and fire, under the HHSRS; revised regulations and guidance applied from 23 June 2026.
- Under the Renters’ Rights Act, civil penalties reach £40,000 for offences such as running an unlicensed HMO.
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 Cornwall?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Typical allowance for minor amenity and repair items on a council list (our estimate) | £1,500 – £5,000 | £1,550 – £5,200 | house |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £830 – £2,100 | house |
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £310 – £620 | door |
| EICR, 5+ bedroom house | £150 – £400 | £160 – £420 | inspection |
Typical time on site: Set by the council’s deadline. For a figure for your house, try the guide-price tool.
Licence condition and schedule-of-works by town in Cornwall
Questions about licence condition and schedule-of-works in Cornwall
Do you deal with the council for me?
We give you the evidence and can talk the council through the works if you want. The licence and any correspondence stay in your name.
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 carry out licence condition and schedule-of-works across Cornwall?
Yes, across the whole of Cornwall, including Redruth, Falmouth, St Austell.
Who licenses HMOs in Cornwall?
HMOs in Cornwall are licensed by the local council for the address. Where an area has several councils, each runs its own licensing and planning policies.
Other HMO services in Cornwall
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Cornwall
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Cornwall
- Communal kitchen refits in Cornwall
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Cornwall
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Cornwall
- Fire doors in Cornwall
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Cornwall
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Cornwall