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. Plymouth is in Devon. 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. Plymouth has a university population, so many shared houses are let to students on yearly tenancies, and summer is the main window for works.
- Area
- Devon, England
- Postcodes
- PL1, PL2, PL3 and PL4
- Council
- Plymouth City Council
- Pricing region
- South West
What does licence condition and schedule-of-works in Plymouth involve?
- Item-by-item price against the council’s list
- Liaison with you before the council revisits
- A completion letter for your licence file
- Follow-up works after re-inspection
- Certificates and photos for each item
Which rules apply in Plymouth?
Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Plymouth 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:
- Under the Renters’ Rights Act, civil penalties reach £40,000 for offences such as running an unlicensed HMO.
- Fire precautions follow a risk assessment; the LACORS Housing – Fire Safety guide (2008) is guidance, not law, but many councils base their standards on it.
- 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.
Plymouth City Council: local HMO schemes
| Article 4 (HMO) | In force in part of the council area Article 4 Direction covering 11 neighbourhoods (incl. Mutley & Greenbank, City Centre, Stoke & Stonehouse, Lipson & Laira, Peverell) in force 14 Sep 2012. |
|---|---|
| Additional licensing | No scheme found |
| Selective licensing | No scheme found |
Schemes change. Check the council’s current pages for the exact address in Plymouth before you buy or start work. Source: Plymouth City Council HMO licensing page, checked 2026-10-31.
How much does licence condition and schedule-of-works cost in Plymouth?
| 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 Plymouth follows a site visit.
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.
For student houses in Plymouth, booking by spring is the safest way to make the summer gap.
When do Plymouth landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- An inspection letter or schedule of works
- A licence granted with conditions
Questions about licence condition and schedule-of-works in Plymouth
What if the council disagrees with the work?
We build to the written list and standards. If the council asks for more, we price the extra items separately.
Do you cover all of Plymouth?
Yes. We work across Plymouth and the PL1, PL2, PL3 and PL4 postcode areas, plus the rest of Devon. Nearby places we also cover include Plymstock, Paignton, Newton Abbot.
Which council covers HMOs in Plymouth?
Plymouth is covered by Plymouth City Council. We read the council’s written HMO standards before pricing, and you should check the licence position for the exact address.
How much does licence condition and schedule-of-works cost in Plymouth?
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 Plymouth
- Plymstock · 2 mi
- Paignton · 26 mi
- Newton Abbot · 26 mi
- St Austell · 28 mi
- Torquay · 28 mi
- Exeter · 36 mi
- All of Devon
Other HMO services in Plymouth
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Plymouth
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Plymouth
- Communal kitchen refits in Plymouth
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Plymouth
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Plymouth
- Fire doors in Plymouth
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