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 Swadlincote 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
- Derbyshire, England
- Postcodes
- DE11
- Location
- 20 miles north-west of Leicester
- Pricing region
- East Midlands
What does licence condition and schedule-of-works in Swadlincote involve?
- Item-by-item price against the council’s list
- A completion letter for your licence file
- Fire safety, amenity and repair works
- Certificates and photos for each item
- Advice on items that need a specialist
Which rules apply in Swadlincote?
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 Swadlincote 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 Swadlincote?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Typical allowance for minor amenity and repair items on a council list (our estimate) | £1,500 – £5,000 | £1,450 – £4,850 | house |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £780 – £1,950 | house |
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £290 – £580 | door |
| EICR, 5+ bedroom house | £150 – £400 | £150 – £390 | inspection |
Prices in Swadlincote 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?
Typical time on site: Set by the council’s deadline. We agree the programme with you before starting and send photo updates as the work progresses.
When do Swadlincote landlords need it?
Landlords in Swadlincote 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 Swadlincote
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 Swadlincote do you work in?
All of them, including DE11, and the surrounding parts of Derbyshire.
Does a shared house in Swadlincote 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 Swadlincote?
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 Swadlincote
- Burton upon Trent · 4 mi
- Coalville · 9 mi
- Derby · 11 mi
- Tamworth · 11 mi
- Lichfield · 13 mi
- Long Eaton · 15 mi
- All of Derbyshire
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