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 Cheltenham we start with a measured survey, check the council’s written HMO standards for the number of sharers, and then price each item separately. With students as well as working sharers renting in Cheltenham, we plan bigger jobs for the gap between academic-year tenancies where we can.
- Area
- Gloucestershire, England
- Postcodes
- GL50, GL51 and GL52
- Location
- 37 miles west of Oxford
- Pricing region
- South West
What does licence condition and schedule-of-works in Cheltenham involve?
- Certificates and photos for each item
- Liaison with you before the council revisits
- A completion letter for your licence file
- Item-by-item price against the council’s list
- Programme set to meet the council deadline
Which rules apply in Cheltenham?
Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Cheltenham must satisfy national law for England, the council’s written HMO standards and, where walls, drainage or fire separation change, the building rules. In short:
- Mandatory HMO licence for 5 or more people in 2 or more households (since October 2018); councils can add additional licensing for smaller HMOs.
- 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 Cheltenham?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Typical allowance for minor amenity and repair items on a council list (our estimate) | £1,500 – £5,000 | £1,550 – £5,200 | house |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £830 – £2,100 | house |
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £310 – £620 | door |
| EICR, 5+ bedroom house | £150 – £400 | £160 – £420 | inspection |
Prices in Cheltenham are shown with our regional adjustment for South West (above the UK average). Your quote is itemised and fixed in writing once the scope and specification are agreed.
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.
For student houses in Cheltenham, booking by spring is the safest way to make the summer gap.
When do Cheltenham landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- An inspection letter or schedule of works
- An improvement notice with a deadline
Questions about licence condition and schedule-of-works in Cheltenham
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 Cheltenham?
We cover the whole of Gloucestershire and work UK-wide. For Cheltenham the nearest towns on our list are Tewkesbury (7 miles), Gloucester (7 miles), Stroud (12 miles).
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Cheltenham?
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 Cheltenham?
Our guide ranges for South West 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 Cheltenham
- Tewkesbury · 7 mi
- Gloucester · 7 mi
- Stroud · 12 mi
- Cirencester · 13 mi
- Evesham · 14 mi
- Great Malvern · 18 mi
- All of Gloucestershire
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