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 Castlereagh (BT5 and BT6) 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
- County Antrim, Northern Ireland
- Postcodes
- BT5 and BT6
- Location
- 2 miles south-east of Belfast
- Pricing region
- Northern Ireland
What does licence condition and schedule-of-works in Castlereagh involve?
- Item-by-item price against the council’s list
- Liaison with you before the council revisits
- Programme set to meet the council deadline
- Fire safety, amenity and repair works
- Certificates and photos for each item
Which rules apply in Castlereagh?
Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Castlereagh must satisfy national law for Northern Ireland, the NI HMO standards and licence conditions and, where walls, drainage or fire separation change, the building rules. In short:
- A licence is needed where 3 or more people forming more than two households live as their main home and pay rent; the NI HMO Unit at Belfast City Council licenses for every council.
- Doors on protected routes are typically FD30 or FD30S, self-closing on three hinges; emergency lighting is required in HMOs of 4 or more storeys.
- Kitchens, bathrooms and WCs must meet the 2019 living accommodation standard regulations and licence conditions.
- Licence conditions and council enforcement cover disrepair, damp and mould in licensed HMOs.
How much does licence condition and schedule-of-works cost in Castlereagh?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Typical allowance for minor amenity and repair items on a council list (our estimate) | £1,500 – £5,000 | £1,350 – £4,500 | house |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £720 – £1,800 | house |
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £270 – £540 | door |
| EICR, 5+ bedroom house | £150 – £400 | £140 – £360 | inspection |
Use these as a starting point for budgeting. Access, condition and the council’s requirements in Castlereagh can move the figure either way, which is why we quote after seeing the house.
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 Castlereagh landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- A licence granted with conditions
- An improvement notice with a deadline
Questions about licence condition and schedule-of-works in Castlereagh
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.
How far do you travel from Castlereagh?
We cover the whole of County Antrim and work UK-wide. For Castlereagh the nearest towns on our list are Belfast (2 miles), Dundonald (4 miles), Holywood (5 miles).
Does a shared house in Castlereagh need an HMO licence?
Yes, if 3 or more people forming more than two households live there as their main home and pay rent. Licensing for every council in Northern Ireland is run by the NI HMO Unit at Belfast City Council.
How much does licence condition and schedule-of-works cost in Castlereagh?
Our guide ranges for Northern Ireland 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 Castlereagh
- Belfast · 2 mi
- Dundonald · 4 mi
- Holywood · 5 mi
- Newtownabbey · 6 mi
- Lisburn · 7 mi
- Newtownards · 8 mi
- All of County Antrim
Other HMO services in Castlereagh
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Castlereagh
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Castlereagh
- Communal kitchen refits in Castlereagh
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Castlereagh
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Castlereagh
- Fire doors in Castlereagh
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Castlereagh
- House to HMO conversion in Castlereagh