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 Cirencester, a town of about 20,000 people in Gloucestershire, the work is planned around the HMO rules for England and the council’s written HMO standards.
- Area
- Gloucestershire, England
- Postcodes
- GL7
- Location
- 31 miles west of Oxford
- Pricing region
- South West
What does licence condition and schedule-of-works in Cirencester involve?
- Follow-up works after re-inspection
- Programme set to meet the council deadline
- Certificates and photos for each item
- A completion letter for your licence file
- Advice on items that need a specialist
Which rules apply in Cirencester?
Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Cirencester 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:
- Under the Renters’ Rights Act, civil penalties reach £40,000 for offences such as running an unlicensed HMO.
- The Fire Safety Order 2005 applies to the common parts of HMOs, enforced by the fire and rescue authority.
- 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 Cirencester?
| 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 Cirencester 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?
Typical time on site: Set by the council’s deadline. We agree the programme with you before starting and send photo updates as the work progresses.
When do Cirencester landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Cirencester:
- A licence granted with conditions
- An inspection letter or schedule of works
Questions about licence condition and schedule-of-works in Cirencester
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 Cirencester?
We cover the whole of Gloucestershire and work UK-wide. For Cirencester the nearest towns on our list are Stroud (10 miles), Cheltenham (13 miles), Swindon (14 miles).
Does a shared house in Cirencester 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 Cirencester?
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 Cirencester
- Stroud · 10 mi
- Cheltenham · 13 mi
- Swindon · 14 mi
- Gloucester · 15 mi
- Chippenham · 19 mi
- Tewkesbury · 21 mi
- All of Gloucestershire
Other HMO services in Cirencester
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Cirencester
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Cirencester
- Communal kitchen refits in Cirencester
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Cirencester
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Cirencester
- Fire doors in Cirencester
- House to HMO conversion in Cirencester
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Cirencester