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 Pitsea 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
- Essex, England
- Postcodes
- SS13, SS14 and SS16
- Location
- 28 miles east of London
- Pricing region
- East of England
What does licence condition and schedule-of-works in Pitsea involve?
- Advice on items that need a specialist
- Liaison with you before the council revisits
- Programme set to meet the council deadline
- Follow-up works after re-inspection
- Certificates and photos for each item
Which rules apply in Pitsea?
Here is what usually applies to a Pitsea job of this kind. It is general information rather than legal advice, and the council’s written HMO standards have the final detail.
- Licences last up to 5 years and carry conditions on gas and electrical safety, alarms, room sizes and waste.
- 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 Pitsea?
| 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 Pitsea 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.
When do Pitsea landlords need it?
Landlords in Pitsea most often ask us for this when:
- A licence granted with conditions
- An inspection letter or schedule of works
Questions about licence condition and schedule-of-works in Pitsea
Can you meet a council deadline?
In most cases, yes, if we see the list early. Send it to us as soon as you get it and we will tell you straight away if a deadline looks tight.
How far do you travel from Pitsea?
We cover the whole of Essex and work UK-wide. For Pitsea the nearest towns on our list are Basildon (2 miles), South Benfleet (2 miles), Wickford (3 miles).
Does a shared house in Pitsea 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 Pitsea?
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 Pitsea
- Basildon · 2 mi
- South Benfleet · 2 mi
- Wickford · 3 mi
- Canvey Island · 4 mi
- Stanford-le-Hope · 4 mi
- Rayleigh · 4 mi
- All of Essex
Other HMO services in Pitsea
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Pitsea
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Pitsea
- Communal kitchen refits in Pitsea
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Pitsea
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Pitsea
- Fire doors in Pitsea
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Pitsea
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Pitsea