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. Chelmsford is 30 miles north-east of London. We price licence condition and schedule-of-works there against England’s HMO rules and the council’s written HMO standards, so work is planned to the standard an inspection looks for. With students as well as working sharers renting in Chelmsford, we plan bigger jobs for the gap between academic-year tenancies where we can.
- Area
- Essex, England
- Postcodes
- CM1 and CM2
- Location
- 30 miles north-east of London
- Pricing region
- East of England
What does licence condition and schedule-of-works in Chelmsford involve?
- Follow-up works after re-inspection
- Programme set to meet the council deadline
- Certificates and photos for each item
- Liaison with you before the council revisits
- Item-by-item price against the council’s list
Which rules apply in Chelmsford?
Here is what usually applies to a Chelmsford job of this kind. It is general information rather than legal advice, and the council’s written HMO standards have the final detail.
- 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.
- 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 Chelmsford?
| 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 Chelmsford follows a site visit.
How long does it take?
Allow Set by the council’s deadline on site for a typical job. Drawings, approvals and long-lead items such as kitchens or fire door sets are booked before we start.
If the house is let to students, we work backwards from the next tenancy start date in Chelmsford.
When do Chelmsford landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- An inspection letter or schedule of works
- A licence granted with conditions
Questions about licence condition and schedule-of-works in Chelmsford
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 Chelmsford?
We cover the whole of Essex and work UK-wide. For Chelmsford the nearest towns on our list are Billericay (8 miles), Witham (9 miles), Maldon (9 miles).
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Chelmsford?
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 Chelmsford?
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 Chelmsford
- Billericay · 8 mi
- Witham · 9 mi
- Maldon · 9 mi
- Wickford · 9 mi
- Braintree · 10 mi
- Brentwood · 11 mi
- All of Essex
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