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. In Christchurch, a town of about 31,000 people in Dorset, the work is planned around the HMO rules for England and the council’s written HMO standards.
- Area
- Dorset, England
- Postcodes
- BH6 and BH23
- Location
- 20 miles south-west of Southampton
- Pricing region
- South West
What does licence condition and schedule-of-works in Christchurch involve?
- Item-by-item price against the council’s list
- A completion letter for your licence file
- Follow-up works after re-inspection
- Programme set to meet the council deadline
- Advice on items that need a specialist
Which rules apply in Christchurch?
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 Christchurch before we price.
- Licences last up to 5 years and carry conditions on gas and electrical safety, alarms, room sizes and waste.
- 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 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 Christchurch?
| 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 Christchurch 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 Christchurch, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Christchurch landlords need it?
Landlords in Christchurch most often ask us for this when:
- An improvement notice with a deadline
- A licence granted with conditions
Questions about licence condition and schedule-of-works in Christchurch
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 Christchurch do you work in?
All of them, including BH6 and BH23, and the surrounding parts of Dorset.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Christchurch?
With the local council for the address. Councils in England can add additional licensing and Article 4 directions on top of the national rules. Check the council’s website for the exact address before you buy or start work.
How much does licence condition and schedule-of-works cost in Christchurch?
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 Christchurch
- Bournemouth · 4 mi
- New Milton · 5 mi
- Poole · 9 mi
- Totton · 18 mi
- Hythe · 19 mi
- Southampton · 20 mi
- All of Dorset
Other HMO services in Christchurch
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Christchurch
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Christchurch
- Communal kitchen refits in Christchurch
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Christchurch
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Christchurch
- Fire doors in Christchurch
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Christchurch
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Christchurch