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 Craigavon we start with a measured survey, check the NI HMO standards and licence conditions for the number of sharers, and then price each item separately.
- Area
- County Armagh, Northern Ireland
- Postcodes
- BT62, BT63, BT64 and BT65
- Location
- 21 miles south-west of Belfast
- Pricing region
- Northern Ireland
What does licence condition and schedule-of-works in Craigavon involve?
- Follow-up works after re-inspection
- Liaison with you before the council revisits
- Certificates and photos for each item
- Fire safety, amenity and repair works
- Item-by-item price against the council’s list
Which rules apply in Craigavon?
Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Craigavon 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:
- Licences usually last 5 years, and landlords must also register with the NI landlord registration scheme.
- The NIFRS HMO Fire Safety Guide (July 2026) usually expects Grade D1 interlinked detection in smaller shared houses and a Grade A system with more than 6 occupants or over 200 m².
- 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 Craigavon?
| 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 Craigavon 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 Craigavon landlords need it?
Landlords in Craigavon most often ask us for this when:
- An improvement notice with a deadline
- A licence granted with conditions
Questions about licence condition and schedule-of-works in Craigavon
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.
Which postcodes in Craigavon do you work in?
All of them, including BT62, BT63, BT64 and BT65, and the surrounding parts of County Armagh.
Does a shared house in Craigavon 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 Craigavon?
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 Craigavon
- Portadown · 3 mi
- Banbridge · 8 mi
- Armagh · 13 mi
- Lisburn · 15 mi
- Newry · 19 mi
- Antrim · 20 mi
- All of County Armagh
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