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 Billingham, a town of about 36,000 people in County Durham, the work is planned around the HMO rules for England and the council’s written HMO standards.
- Area
- County Durham, England
- Postcodes
- TS19, TS20 and TS23
- Location
- 30 miles south-east of Newcastle upon Tyne
- Pricing region
- North East
What does licence condition and schedule-of-works in Billingham involve?
- Liaison with you before the council revisits
- Follow-up works after re-inspection
- Certificates and photos for each item
- Advice on items that need a specialist
- A completion letter for your licence file
Which rules apply in Billingham?
Here is what usually applies to a Billingham job of this kind. It is general information rather than legal advice, and the council’s written HMO standards have the final detail.
- 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.
- National rules ask for an adequate number of bathrooms, WCs and basins and suitably located kitchens; numeric ratios are set by each council.
- Councils can fine up to £7,000 where a Category 1 hazard is not removed when it reasonably could have been.
How much does licence condition and schedule-of-works cost in Billingham?
| 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 |
Use these as a starting point for budgeting. Access, condition and the council’s requirements in Billingham 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 Billingham landlords need it?
Landlords in Billingham most often ask us for this when:
- A licence granted with conditions
- An improvement notice with a deadline
Questions about licence condition and schedule-of-works in Billingham
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 Billingham do you work in?
All of them, including TS19, TS20 and TS23, and the surrounding parts of County Durham.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Billingham?
With the local council for the address. 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 Billingham?
Our guide ranges for North East 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 Billingham
- Stockton-on-Tees · 2 mi
- Middlesbrough · 2 mi
- Thornaby-on-Tees · 4 mi
- Hartlepool · 7 mi
- Redcar · 9 mi
- Darlington · 11 mi
- All of County Durham
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