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 Peterlee, a town of about 20,000 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
- SR8 and TS27
- Location
- 18 miles south-east of Newcastle upon Tyne
- Council
- Durham County Council
- Pricing region
- North East
What does licence condition and schedule-of-works in Peterlee involve?
- Item-by-item price against the council’s list
- Advice on items that need a specialist
- A completion letter for your licence file
- Follow-up works after re-inspection
- Certificates and photos for each item
Which rules apply in Peterlee?
Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Peterlee must satisfy national law for England, the council’s written HMO standards and, where walls, drainage or fire separation change, the building rules. In short:
- Mandatory HMO licence for 5 or more people in 2 or more households (since October 2018); councils can add additional licensing for smaller HMOs.
- Smoke alarms on every storey with living accommodation and CO alarms by fixed combustion appliances (other than gas cookers) are required by law.
- 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.
Durham County Council: local HMO schemes
| Article 4 (HMO) | In force in part of the council area Directions cover Durham City and other named areas (2016-2022); extension to rest of county proposed. |
|---|---|
| Additional licensing | No scheme found |
| Selective licensing | In force in part of the council area Selective licensing in 103 designated areas 1 Apr 2022-31 Mar 2027; consultation on a replacement (87 postcodes, c.38% of PRS) closed 12 Aug 2026. |
Schemes change. Check the council’s current pages for the exact address in Peterlee before you buy or start work. Source: Durham County Council HMO licensing page, checked 2026-10-31.
How much does licence condition and schedule-of-works cost in Peterlee?
| 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 |
Prices in Peterlee are shown with our regional adjustment for North East (below the UK average). Your quote is itemised and fixed in writing once the scope and specification are agreed.
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 Peterlee landlords need it?
Landlords in Peterlee most often ask us for this when:
- An improvement notice with a deadline
- An inspection letter or schedule of works
Questions about licence condition and schedule-of-works in Peterlee
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 Peterlee do you work in?
All of them, including SR8 and TS27, and the surrounding parts of County Durham.
Which council covers HMOs in Peterlee?
Peterlee is covered by Durham County Council. We read the council’s written HMO standards before pricing, and you should check the licence position for the exact address.
How much does licence condition and schedule-of-works cost in Peterlee?
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 Peterlee
- Seaham · 5 mi
- Hartlepool · 7 mi
- Houghton-Le-Spring · 8 mi
- Durham · 10 mi
- Sunderland · 10 mi
- Chester-le-Street · 12 mi
- All of County Durham
Other HMO services in Peterlee
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Peterlee
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Peterlee
- Communal kitchen refits in Peterlee
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Peterlee
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Peterlee
- Fire doors in Peterlee
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Peterlee
- Extensions for extra rooms in Peterlee