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 Hawarden, a town of about 26,000 people in Flintshire, the work is planned around the HMO rules for Wales and the council’s written HMO standards.
- Area
- Flintshire, Wales
- Postcodes
- CH5
- Location
- 10 miles north of Wrexham
- Pricing region
- Wales
What does licence condition and schedule-of-works in Hawarden involve?
- A completion letter for your licence file
- Item-by-item price against the council’s list
- Liaison with you before the council revisits
- Programme set to meet the council deadline
- Certificates and photos for each item
Which rules apply in Hawarden?
The rules below are the Wales-wide position for this kind of work. Councils add their own standards and schemes on top, so we always check the address in Hawarden before we price.
- Councils such as Cardiff and Swansea run additional licensing for HMOs outside the mandatory scheme.
- Fitness for human habitation rules require mains-powered, interlinked smoke alarms on every storey and CO alarms where there is a gas, oil or solid-fuel appliance.
- Kitchen and bathroom ratios are set in each council’s HMO standards.
- Councils assess hazards, including damp and mould, under the HHSRS, alongside the fitness for human habitation rules for occupation contracts.
How much does licence condition and schedule-of-works cost in Hawarden?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Typical allowance for minor amenity and repair items on a council list (our estimate) | £1,500 – £5,000 | £1,400 – £4,700 | house |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £750 – £1,900 | house |
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £280 – £560 | door |
| EICR, 5+ bedroom house | £150 – £400 | £140 – £380 | inspection |
These are typical ranges including VAT, adjusted for Wales, where costs run below the UK average. The fixed price for a house in Hawarden 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 Hawarden landlords need it?
Landlords in Hawarden most often ask us for this when:
- An inspection letter or schedule of works
- An improvement notice with a deadline
Questions about licence condition and schedule-of-works in Hawarden
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.
Do you cover all of Hawarden?
Yes. We work across Hawarden and the CH5 postcode areas, plus the rest of Flintshire. Nearby places we also cover include Deeside, Buckley, Chester.
Does a shared house in Hawarden need an HMO licence?
In Wales, mandatory licensing covers HMOs of 3 or more storeys with 5 or more people. Many councils, including Cardiff and Swansea, also run additional licensing for smaller HMOs. Every landlord must register with Rent Smart Wales.
How much does licence condition and schedule-of-works cost in Hawarden?
Our guide ranges for Wales 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 Hawarden
- Deeside · 1 mi
- Buckley · 3 mi
- Chester · 6 mi
- Flint · 6 mi
- Ellesmere Port Town · 8 mi
- Brymbo · 8 mi
- All of Flintshire
Other HMO services in Hawarden
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Hawarden
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Hawarden
- Communal kitchen refits in Hawarden
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Hawarden
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Hawarden
- Fire doors in Hawarden
- Extensions for extra rooms in Hawarden
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Hawarden