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. Landlords in Barnstaple (EX31 and EX32) usually come to us with a council letter, a fire risk assessment or a house they have just bought. We price from whichever you have.
- Area
- Devon, England
- Postcodes
- EX31 and EX32
- Location
- 34 miles north-west of Exeter
- Pricing region
- South West
What does licence condition and schedule-of-works in Barnstaple involve?
- Fire safety, amenity and repair works
- Follow-up works after re-inspection
- Item-by-item price against the council’s list
- Programme set to meet the council deadline
- A completion letter for your licence file
Which rules apply in Barnstaple?
Here is what usually applies to a Barnstaple job of this kind. It is general information rather than legal advice, and the council’s written HMO standards have the final detail.
- Mandatory HMO licence for 5 or more people in 2 or more households (since October 2018); councils can add additional licensing for smaller HMOs.
- The Fire Safety Order 2005 applies to the common parts of HMOs, enforced by the fire and rescue authority.
- 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 Barnstaple?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Typical allowance for minor amenity and repair items on a council list (our estimate) | £1,500 – £5,000 | £1,550 – £5,200 | house |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £830 – £2,100 | house |
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £310 – £620 | door |
| EICR, 5+ bedroom house | £150 – £400 | £160 – £420 | inspection |
Use these as a starting point for budgeting. Access, condition and the council’s requirements in Barnstaple 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 Barnstaple landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Barnstaple:
- A licence granted with conditions
- An improvement notice with a deadline
Questions about licence condition and schedule-of-works in Barnstaple
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.
How far do you travel from Barnstaple?
We cover the whole of Devon and work UK-wide. For Barnstaple the nearest towns on our list are Bideford (8 miles), Tiverton (28 miles), Porthcawl (32 miles).
Does a shared house in Barnstaple 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 Barnstaple?
Our guide ranges for South West 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 Barnstaple
- Bideford · 8 mi
- Tiverton · 28 mi
- Porthcawl · 32 mi
- Llantwit Major · 34 mi
- Exeter · 34 mi
- Pyle · 34 mi
- All of Devon
Other HMO services in Barnstaple
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Barnstaple
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Barnstaple
- Communal kitchen refits in Barnstaple
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Barnstaple
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Barnstaple
- Fire doors in Barnstaple
- EPC and energy upgrades in Barnstaple
- House to HMO conversion in Barnstaple