- Nation
- England
- Pricing region
- North East
- Postcode areas
- DL, DH, TS, SR
- Main towns
- Darlington, Hartlepool, Stockton-on-Tees, Durham, Chester-le-Street
What does licence condition and schedule-of-works in County Durham involve?
- A completion letter for your licence file
- Follow-up works after re-inspection
- Fire safety, amenity and repair works
- Liaison with you before the council revisits
- Advice on items that need a specialist
- Programme set to meet the council deadline
Which rules apply in County Durham?
- 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 can fine up to £7,000 where a Category 1 hazard is not removed when it reasonably could have been.
- Under the Renters’ Rights Act, civil penalties reach £40,000 for offences such as running an unlicensed HMO.
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 County Durham?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Typical allowance for minor amenity and repair items on a council list (our estimate) | £1,500 – £5,000 | £1,400 – £4,600 | house |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £740 – £1,850 | house |
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £280 – £550 | door |
| EICR, 5+ bedroom house | £150 – £400 | £140 – £370 | inspection |
Typical time on site: Set by the council’s deadline. For a figure for your house, try the guide-price tool.
Licence condition and schedule-of-works by town in County Durham
- Darlington
- Hartlepool
- Stockton-on-Tees
- Durham
- Chester-le-Street
- Billingham
- Stanley
- Consett
- Newton Aycliffe
- Bishop Auckland
- Seaham
- Peterlee
Questions about licence condition and schedule-of-works in County Durham
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.
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.
Do you carry out licence condition and schedule-of-works across County Durham?
Yes, across the whole of County Durham, including Darlington, Hartlepool, Stockton-on-Tees.
Who licenses HMOs in County Durham?
HMOs in County Durham are licensed by the local council for the address. Where an area has several councils, each runs its own licensing and planning policies.
Other HMO services in County Durham
- HMO fire safety upgrades in County Durham
- Rewires and EICR remedials in County Durham
- Communal kitchen refits in County Durham
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in County Durham
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in County Durham
- Fire doors in County Durham
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in County Durham
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in County Durham