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. In Falmouth, a town of about 32,000 people in Cornwall, the work is planned around the HMO rules for England and the council’s written HMO standards.
- Area
- Cornwall, England
- Postcodes
- TR10 and TR11
- Location
- 44 miles west of Plymouth
- Pricing region
- South West
What does licence condition and schedule-of-works in Falmouth involve?
- Advice on items that need a specialist
- Certificates and photos for each item
- Follow-up works after re-inspection
- Liaison with you before the council revisits
- A completion letter for your licence file
Which rules apply in Falmouth?
Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Falmouth must satisfy national law for England, the council’s written HMO standards and, where walls, drainage or fire separation change, the building rules. In short:
- Licences last up to 5 years and carry conditions on gas and electrical safety, alarms, room sizes and waste.
- Smoke alarms on every storey with living accommodation and CO alarms by fixed combustion appliances (other than gas cookers) are required by law.
- Council standards often step up at 5 and 6 sharers, for example a separate WC at 5 and a second bathroom from 6.
- 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 Falmouth?
| 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 |
Use these as a starting point for budgeting. Access, condition and the council’s requirements in Falmouth 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 Falmouth, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Falmouth 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 Falmouth
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.
Which postcodes in Falmouth do you work in?
All of them, including TR10 and TR11, and the surrounding parts of Cornwall.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Falmouth?
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 Falmouth?
Our guide ranges for South 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 Falmouth
- Truro · 8 mi
- Redruth · 9 mi
- Camborne · 11 mi
- Newquay · 18 mi
- St Austell · 18 mi
- Plymouth · 44 mi
- All of Cornwall
Other HMO services in Falmouth
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Falmouth
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Falmouth
- Communal kitchen refits in Falmouth
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Falmouth
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Falmouth
- Fire doors in Falmouth
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Falmouth
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Falmouth