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 Bangor (County Down), a town of around 60,000 people, the work is planned around the HMO rules for Northern Ireland and the NI HMO standards and licence conditions.
- Area
- County Down, Northern Ireland
- Postcodes
- BT19 and BT20
- Location
- 11 miles north-east of Belfast
- Pricing region
- Northern Ireland
What does licence condition and schedule-of-works in Bangor (County Down) involve?
- Certificates and photos for each item
- Fire safety, amenity and repair works
- Follow-up works after re-inspection
- Liaison with you before the council revisits
- Programme set to meet the council deadline
Which rules apply in Bangor (County Down)?
Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Bangor (County Down) 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.
- 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 Bangor (County Down)?
| 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 Bangor (County Down) 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 Bangor (County Down) landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- A licence granted with conditions
- An inspection letter or schedule of works
Questions about licence condition and schedule-of-works in Bangor (County Down)
Can you meet a council deadline?
In most cases, yes, if we see the list early. Send it to us as soon as you get it and we will tell you straight away if a deadline looks tight.
Which postcodes in Bangor (County Down) do you work in?
All of them, including BT19 and BT20, and the surrounding parts of County Down.
Does a shared house in Bangor (County Down) 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 Bangor (County Down)?
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 Bangor (County Down)
- Newtownards · 5 mi
- Holywood · 6 mi
- Carrickfergus · 7 mi
- Dundonald · 7 mi
- Newtownabbey · 10 mi
- Castlereagh · 11 mi
- All of County Down
Other HMO services in Bangor (County Down)
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Bangor (County Down)
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Bangor (County Down)
- Communal kitchen refits in Bangor (County Down)
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Bangor (County Down)
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Bangor (County Down)
- Fire doors in Bangor (County Down)
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Bangor (County Down)
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Bangor (County Down)