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 Kingston upon Hull (HU1, HU2, HU3 and HU4) 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. With students as well as working sharers renting in Kingston upon Hull, we plan bigger jobs for the gap between academic-year tenancies where we can.
- Area
- East Riding of Yorkshire, England
- Postcodes
- HU1, HU2, HU3 and HU4
- Location
- 50 miles east of Leeds
- Council
- Hull City Council
- Pricing region
- Yorkshire and the Humber
What does licence condition and schedule-of-works in Kingston upon Hull involve?
- Advice on items that need a specialist
- Follow-up works after re-inspection
- A completion letter for your licence file
- Liaison with you before the council revisits
- Programme set to meet the council deadline
Which rules apply in Kingston upon Hull?
Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Kingston upon Hull 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:
- 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 assess hazards, including damp, mould and fire, under the HHSRS; revised regulations and guidance applied from 23 June 2026.
Hull City Council: local HMO schemes
| Article 4 (HMO) | In force in part of the council area Article 4 area introduced Oct 2013 and expanded 8 Aug 2019 (Beverley Road South, Spring Bank, Anlaby Road, Hessle Road NaSA area, Holderness Road west of Maybury Road). |
|---|---|
| Additional licensing | No scheme found |
| Selective licensing | No scheme found |
Schemes change. Check the council’s current pages for the exact address in Kingston upon Hull before you buy or start work. Source: Hull City Council HMO licensing page, checked 2026-10-31.
How much does licence condition and schedule-of-works cost in Kingston upon Hull?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Typical allowance for minor amenity and repair items on a council list (our estimate) | £1,500 – £5,000 | £1,400 – £4,750 | house |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £760 – £1,900 | house |
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £280 – £570 | door |
| EICR, 5+ bedroom house | £150 – £400 | £140 – £380 | inspection |
Use these as a starting point for budgeting. Access, condition and the council’s requirements in Kingston upon Hull can move the figure either way, which is why we quote after seeing the house.
How long does it take?
Most jobs of this kind take Set by the council’s deadline. If a council deadline applies in Kingston upon Hull, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
For student houses in Kingston upon Hull, booking by spring is the safest way to make the summer gap.
When do Kingston upon Hull landlords need it?
Landlords in Kingston upon Hull most often ask us for this when:
- An inspection letter or schedule of works
- An improvement notice with a deadline
Questions about licence condition and schedule-of-works in Kingston upon Hull
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 Kingston upon Hull?
We cover the whole of East Riding of Yorkshire and work UK-wide. For Kingston upon Hull the nearest towns on our list are Beverley (8 miles), Grimsby (16 miles), Scunthorpe (17 miles).
Which council covers HMOs in Kingston upon Hull?
Kingston upon Hull is covered by Hull 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 Kingston upon Hull?
Our guide ranges for Yorkshire and the Humber 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 Kingston upon Hull
- Beverley · 8 mi
- Grimsby · 16 mi
- Scunthorpe · 17 mi
- Cleethorpes · 18 mi
- Goole · 22 mi
- Bridlington · 24 mi
- All of East Riding of Yorkshire
Other HMO services in Kingston upon Hull
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Kingston upon Hull
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Kingston upon Hull
- Communal kitchen refits in Kingston upon Hull
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Kingston upon Hull
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Kingston upon Hull
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