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 Portslade, a town of about 20,000 people in East Sussex, the work is planned around the HMO rules for England and the council’s written HMO standards.
- Area
- East Sussex, England
- Postcodes
- BN3, BN41 and BN42
- Location
- 3 miles west of Brighton
- Pricing region
- South East
What does licence condition and schedule-of-works in Portslade involve?
- Follow-up works after re-inspection
- Fire safety, amenity and repair works
- Programme set to meet the council deadline
- Certificates and photos for each item
- Item-by-item price against the council’s list
Which rules apply in Portslade?
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 Portslade 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 assess hazards, including damp, mould and fire, under the HHSRS; revised regulations and guidance applied from 23 June 2026.
How much does licence condition and schedule-of-works cost in Portslade?
| 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 Portslade 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 Portslade, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Portslade landlords need it?
Landlords in Portslade most often ask us for this when:
- A licence granted with conditions
- An improvement notice with a deadline
Questions about licence condition and schedule-of-works in Portslade
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 Portslade?
Yes. We work across Portslade and the BN3, BN41 and BN42 postcode areas, plus the rest of East Sussex. Nearby places we also cover include Hove, Brighton, Worthing.
Does a shared house in Portslade 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 Portslade?
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 Portslade
- Hove · 2 mi
- Brighton · 3 mi
- Worthing · 7 mi
- Rottingdean · 7 mi
- Burgess Hill · 9 mi
- Haywards Heath · 12 mi
- All of East Sussex