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 Stockton-on-Tees we start with a measured survey, check the council’s written HMO standards for the number of sharers, and then price each item separately.
- Area
- County Durham, England
- Postcodes
- TS18, 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 Stockton-on-Tees involve?
- A completion letter for your licence file
- Programme set to meet the council deadline
- Fire safety, amenity and repair works
- Item-by-item price against the council’s list
- Follow-up works after re-inspection
Which rules apply in Stockton-on-Tees?
The rules below are the England-wide position for this kind of work. Councils add their own standards and schemes on top, so we always check the address in Stockton-on-Tees before we price.
- 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.
- 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.
How much does licence condition and schedule-of-works cost in Stockton-on-Tees?
| 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 Stockton-on-Tees 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 Stockton-on-Tees landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Stockton-on-Tees:
- An inspection letter or schedule of works
- An improvement notice with a deadline
Questions about licence condition and schedule-of-works in Stockton-on-Tees
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.
Do you cover all of Stockton-on-Tees?
Yes. We work across Stockton-on-Tees and the TS18, TS19, TS20 and TS23 postcode areas, plus the rest of County Durham. Nearby places we also cover include Billingham, Thornaby-on-Tees, Middlesbrough.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Stockton-on-Tees?
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 Stockton-on-Tees?
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 Stockton-on-Tees
- Billingham · 2 mi
- Thornaby-on-Tees · 3 mi
- Middlesbrough · 3 mi
- Hartlepool · 9 mi
- Darlington · 10 mi
- Newton Aycliffe · 11 mi
- All of County Durham
Other HMO services in Stockton-on-Tees
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Stockton-on-Tees
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Stockton-on-Tees
- Communal kitchen refits in Stockton-on-Tees
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Stockton-on-Tees
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Stockton-on-Tees
- Fire doors in Stockton-on-Tees
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Stockton-on-Tees
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Stockton-on-Tees