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 Portadown 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 and BT64
- Location
- 24 miles south-west of Belfast
- Pricing region
- Northern Ireland
What does licence condition and schedule-of-works in Portadown involve?
- A completion letter for your licence file
- Programme set to meet the council deadline
- Follow-up works after re-inspection
- Advice on items that need a specialist
- Fire safety, amenity and repair works
Which rules apply in Portadown?
Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Portadown 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 Portadown?
| 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 |
These are typical ranges including VAT, adjusted for Northern Ireland, where costs run below the UK average. The fixed price for a house in Portadown follows a site visit.
How long does it take?
Most jobs of this kind take Set by the council’s deadline. If a council deadline applies in Portadown, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Portadown landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Portadown:
- An improvement notice with a deadline
- An inspection letter or schedule of works
Questions about licence condition and schedule-of-works in Portadown
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 Portadown?
We cover the whole of County Armagh and work UK-wide. For Portadown the nearest towns on our list are Craigavon (3 miles), Banbridge (8 miles), Armagh (10 miles).
Does a shared house in Portadown 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 Portadown?
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 Portadown
- Craigavon · 3 mi
- Banbridge · 8 mi
- Armagh · 10 mi
- Newry · 17 mi
- Lisburn · 18 mi
- Antrim · 22 mi
- All of County Armagh
Other HMO services in Portadown
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Portadown
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Portadown
- Communal kitchen refits in Portadown
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Portadown
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Portadown
- Fire doors in Portadown
- House to HMO conversion in Portadown
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Portadown