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. For a house in St Austell we start with a measured survey, check the council’s written HMO standards for the number of sharers, and then price each item separately.
- Area
- Cornwall, England
- Postcodes
- PL25
- Location
- 28 miles west of Plymouth
- Pricing region
- South West
What does licence condition and schedule-of-works in St Austell involve?
- Advice on items that need a specialist
- A completion letter for your licence file
- Liaison with you before the council revisits
- Follow-up works after re-inspection
- Certificates and photos for each item
Which rules apply in St Austell?
Here is what usually applies to a St Austell job of this kind. It is general information rather than legal advice, and the council’s written HMO standards have the final detail.
- 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.
- 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 St Austell?
| 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 |
Prices in St Austell are shown with our regional adjustment for South West (above the UK average). Your quote is itemised and fixed in writing once the scope and specification are agreed.
How long does it take?
Allow Set by the council’s deadline on site for a typical job. Drawings, approvals and long-lead items such as kitchens or fire door sets are booked before we start.
When do St Austell landlords need it?
Landlords in St Austell 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 St Austell
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 St Austell?
Yes. We work across St Austell and the PL25 postcode areas, plus the rest of Cornwall. Nearby places we also cover include Truro, Newquay, Falmouth.
Does a shared house in St Austell need an HMO licence?
In England, a mandatory licence is needed for 5 or more people from 2 or more households. Smaller HMOs can need a licence where the council runs additional licensing, which is common in towns with many shared houses. Check the council’s website for the address.
How much does licence condition and schedule-of-works cost in St Austell?
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 St Austell
- Truro · 13 mi
- Newquay · 14 mi
- Falmouth · 18 mi
- Redruth · 21 mi
- Camborne · 25 mi
- Plymouth · 28 mi
- All of Cornwall
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