HMORefurbishment

Derbyshire, England

Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Alfreton

We carry out licence condition and schedule-of-works in Alfreton, 14 miles north-west of Nottingham, working to the HMO rules that apply in England and to the council’s written HMO standards.

Newly fitted fire door with intumescent strips, smoke seals and overhead closer

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. Alfreton is 14 miles north-west of Nottingham. We price licence condition and schedule-of-works there against England’s HMO rules and the council’s written HMO standards, so work is planned to the standard an inspection looks for.

Area
Derbyshire, England
Postcodes
DE55
Location
14 miles north-west of Nottingham
Pricing region
East Midlands

What does licence condition and schedule-of-works in Alfreton involve?

  • Certificates and photos for each item
  • Fire safety, amenity and repair works
  • Programme set to meet the council deadline
  • Item-by-item price against the council’s list
  • Advice on items that need a specialist

Which rules apply in Alfreton?

Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Alfreton 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 assess hazards, including damp, mould and fire, under the HHSRS; revised regulations and guidance applied from 23 June 2026.

How much does licence condition and schedule-of-works cost in Alfreton?

ItemUK typicalLocal guidePer
Typical allowance for minor amenity and repair items on a council list (our estimate)£1,500 – £5,000£1,450 – £4,850house
Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides)£800 – £2,000£780 – £1,950house
FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted£300 – £600£290 – £580door
EICR, 5+ bedroom house£150 – £400£150 – £390inspection

Prices in Alfreton are shown with our regional adjustment for East Midlands (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 Alfreton landlords need it?

Typical reasons for this work in Alfreton:

  • An improvement notice with a deadline
  • An inspection letter or schedule of works

Questions about licence condition and schedule-of-works in Alfreton

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.

Which postcodes in Alfreton do you work in?

All of them, including DE55, and the surrounding parts of Derbyshire.

Does a shared house in Alfreton need an HMO licence?

In England, a mandatory licence is needed for 5 or more people from 2 or more households. Smaller HMOs can need a licence where the council runs additional licensing, which is common in towns with many shared houses. Check the council’s website for the address.

How much does licence condition and schedule-of-works cost in Alfreton?

Our guide ranges for East Midlands 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 Alfreton

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Planning HMO works?

Free site visit, then a fixed written quote itemised against your council’s standards.

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