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. Londonderry County Borough is in County Londonderry. We price licence condition and schedule-of-works there against Northern Ireland’s HMO rules and the NI HMO standards and licence conditions, so work is planned to the standard an inspection looks for.
- Area
- County Londonderry, Northern Ireland
- Postcodes
- BT47 and BT48
- Pricing region
- Northern Ireland
What does licence condition and schedule-of-works in Londonderry County Borough involve?
- Item-by-item price against the council’s list
- Advice on items that need a specialist
- A completion letter for your licence file
- Fire safety, amenity and repair works
- Follow-up works after re-inspection
Which rules apply in Londonderry County Borough?
Here is what usually applies to a Londonderry County Borough job of this kind. It is general information rather than legal advice, and the NI HMO standards and licence conditions have the final detail.
- A licence is needed where 3 or more people forming more than two households live as their main home and pay rent; the NI HMO Unit at Belfast City Council licenses for every council.
- 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 Londonderry County Borough?
| 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 Londonderry County Borough follows a site visit.
How long does it take?
Most jobs of this kind take Set by the council’s deadline. If a council deadline applies in Londonderry County Borough, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Londonderry County Borough landlords need it?
Landlords in Londonderry County Borough 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 Londonderry County Borough
Can you help with an improvement notice?
Yes. We carry out the works listed in the notice and give you evidence of completion. Legal questions about the notice are for your adviser.
How far do you travel from Londonderry County Borough?
We cover the whole of County Londonderry and work UK-wide. For Londonderry County Borough the nearest towns on our list are Derry (0 miles), Strabane (14 miles), Coleraine (27 miles).
Does a shared house in Londonderry County Borough 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 Londonderry County Borough?
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 Londonderry County Borough
- Derry · 0 mi
- Strabane · 14 mi
- Coleraine · 27 mi
- Omagh · 27 mi
- Ballymena · 42 mi
- Enniskillen · 47 mi
- All of County Londonderry
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