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. For a house in Hailsham we start with a measured survey, check the council’s written HMO standards for the number of sharers, and then price each item separately.
- Area
- East Sussex, England
- Postcodes
- BN27
- Location
- 17 miles east of Brighton
- Pricing region
- South East
What does licence condition and schedule-of-works in Hailsham involve?
- Item-by-item price against the council’s list
- Liaison with you before the council revisits
- Programme set to meet the council deadline
- Follow-up works after re-inspection
- Advice on items that need a specialist
Which rules apply in Hailsham?
Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Hailsham 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.
- 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.
How much does licence condition and schedule-of-works cost in Hailsham?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Typical allowance for minor amenity and repair items on a council list (our estimate) | £1,500 – £5,000 | £1,700 – £5,600 | house |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £900 – £2,250 | house |
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £340 – £670 | door |
| EICR, 5+ bedroom house | £150 – £400 | £170 – £450 | inspection |
Use these as a starting point for budgeting. Access, condition and the council’s requirements in Hailsham 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 Hailsham, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Hailsham landlords need it?
Landlords in Hailsham 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 Hailsham
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 Hailsham?
We cover the whole of East Sussex and work UK-wide. For Hailsham the nearest towns on our list are Eastbourne (7 miles), Seaford (9 miles), Bexhill-on-Sea (9 miles).
Does a shared house in Hailsham 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 Hailsham?
Our guide ranges for South East 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 Hailsham
- Eastbourne · 7 mi
- Seaford · 9 mi
- Bexhill-on-Sea · 9 mi
- Hastings · 14 mi
- Rottingdean · 14 mi
- Crowborough · 14 mi
- All of East Sussex
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