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 Truro, a town of about 23,000 people in Cornwall, the work is planned around the HMO rules for England and the council’s written HMO standards.
- Area
- Cornwall, England
- Postcodes
- TR1
- Location
- 41 miles west of Plymouth
- Pricing region
- South West
What does licence condition and schedule-of-works in Truro involve?
- Certificates and photos for each item
- Advice on items that need a specialist
- Fire safety, amenity and repair works
- Programme set to meet the council deadline
- Follow-up works after re-inspection
Which rules apply in Truro?
Here is what usually applies to a Truro 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.
- 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.
How much does licence condition and schedule-of-works cost in Truro?
| 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 |
These are typical ranges including VAT, adjusted for South West, where costs run above the UK average. The fixed price for a house in Truro follows a site visit.
How long does it take?
Typical time on site: Set by the council’s deadline. We agree the programme with you before starting and send photo updates as the work progresses.
When do Truro landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Truro:
- An inspection letter or schedule of works
- A licence granted with conditions
Questions about licence condition and schedule-of-works in Truro
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 Truro do you work in?
All of them, including TR1, and the surrounding parts of Cornwall.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Truro?
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 Truro?
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 Truro
- Falmouth · 8 mi
- Redruth · 8 mi
- Newquay · 10 mi
- Camborne · 11 mi
- St Austell · 13 mi
- Plymouth · 41 mi
- All of Cornwall