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 Exmouth (EX6 and EX8) 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
- EX6 and EX8
- Location
- 9 miles south-east of Exeter
- Pricing region
- South West
What does licence condition and schedule-of-works in Exmouth involve?
- A completion letter for your licence file
- Advice on items that need a specialist
- Liaison with you before the council revisits
- Item-by-item price against the council’s list
- Fire safety, amenity and repair works
Which rules apply in Exmouth?
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 Exmouth 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.
- The Fire Safety Order 2005 applies to the common parts of HMOs, enforced by the fire and rescue authority.
- 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 Exmouth?
| 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 |
These are typical ranges including VAT, adjusted for South West, where costs run above the UK average. The fixed price for a house in Exmouth 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 Exmouth, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Exmouth landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- An improvement notice with a deadline
- An inspection letter or schedule of works
Questions about licence condition and schedule-of-works in Exmouth
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 Exmouth?
We cover the whole of Devon and work UK-wide. For Exmouth the nearest towns on our list are Heavitree (8 miles), Exeter (9 miles), Newton Abbot (11 miles).
Does a shared house in Exmouth 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 Exmouth?
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 Exmouth
- Heavitree · 8 mi
- Exeter · 9 mi
- Newton Abbot · 11 mi
- Torquay · 12 mi
- Paignton · 14 mi
- Tiverton · 20 mi
- All of Devon