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 Bishops Stortford (CM23) 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.
- Area
- Essex, England
- Postcodes
- CM23
- Location
- 23 miles south of Cambridge
- Pricing region
- East of England
What does licence condition and schedule-of-works in Bishops Stortford involve?
- Item-by-item price against the council’s list
- Fire safety, amenity and repair works
- A completion letter for your licence file
- Certificates and photos for each item
- Follow-up works after re-inspection
Which rules apply in Bishops Stortford?
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 Bishops Stortford before we price.
- Under the Renters’ Rights Act, civil penalties reach £40,000 for offences such as running an unlicensed HMO.
- Smoke alarms on every storey with living accommodation and CO alarms by fixed combustion appliances (other than gas cookers) are required by law.
- 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 Bishops Stortford?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Typical allowance for minor amenity and repair items on a council list (our estimate) | £1,500 – £5,000 | £1,600 – £5,300 | house |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £850 – £2,100 | house |
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £320 – £640 | door |
| EICR, 5+ bedroom house | £150 – £400 | £160 – £420 | inspection |
These are typical ranges including VAT, adjusted for East of England, where costs run above the UK average. The fixed price for a house in Bishops Stortford 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 Bishops Stortford, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Bishops Stortford landlords need it?
Landlords in Bishops Stortford 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 Bishops Stortford
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.
How far do you travel from Bishops Stortford?
We cover the whole of Essex and work UK-wide. For Bishops Stortford the nearest towns on our list are Harlow (7 miles), Hoddesdon (10 miles), Hertford (11 miles).
Does a shared house in Bishops Stortford 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 Bishops Stortford?
Our guide ranges for East of England 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 Bishops Stortford
- Harlow · 7 mi
- Hoddesdon · 10 mi
- Hertford · 11 mi
- Cheshunt · 14 mi
- Waltham Abbey · 15 mi
- Stevenage · 16 mi
- All of Essex
Other HMO services in Bishops Stortford
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Bishops Stortford
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Bishops Stortford
- Communal kitchen refits in Bishops Stortford
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Bishops Stortford
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Bishops Stortford
- Fire doors in Bishops Stortford
- Ensuite installation in Bishops Stortford
- Extensions for extra rooms in Bishops Stortford