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Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Kingswood

Licence condition and schedule-of-works for shared houses in Kingswood: survey, itemised quote, works and a licence-ready handover, covering BS15 and BS30.

Newly fitted fire door with intumescent strips, smoke seals and overhead closer

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. Kingswood is 4 miles east of Bristol. 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.

Area
Gloucestershire, England
Postcodes
BS15 and BS30
Location
4 miles east of Bristol
Pricing region
South West

What does licence condition and schedule-of-works in Kingswood involve?

  • Fire safety, amenity and repair works
  • Item-by-item price against the council’s list
  • Certificates and photos for each item
  • A completion letter for your licence file
  • Follow-up works after re-inspection

Which rules apply in Kingswood?

The rules below are the England-wide position for this kind of work. Councils add their own standards and schemes on top, so we always check the address in Kingswood before we price.

  • Mandatory HMO licence for 5 or more people in 2 or more households (since October 2018); councils can add additional licensing for smaller HMOs.
  • The Fire Safety Order 2005 applies to the common parts of HMOs, enforced by the fire and rescue authority.
  • National rules ask for an adequate number of bathrooms, WCs and basins and suitably located kitchens; numeric ratios are set by each council.
  • Councils assess hazards, including damp, mould and fire, under the HHSRS; revised regulations and guidance applied from 23 June 2026.

How much does licence condition and schedule-of-works cost in Kingswood?

ItemUK typicalLocal guidePer
Typical allowance for minor amenity and repair items on a council list (our estimate)£1,500 – £5,000£1,550 – £5,200house
Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides)£800 – £2,000£830 – £2,100house
FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted£300 – £600£310 – £620door
EICR, 5+ bedroom house£150 – £400£160 – £420inspection

Use these as a starting point for budgeting. Access, condition and the council’s requirements in Kingswood can move the figure either way, which is why we quote after seeing the house.

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 Kingswood landlords need it?

Landlords in Kingswood most often ask us for this when:

  • An improvement notice with a deadline
  • A licence granted with conditions

Questions about licence condition and schedule-of-works in Kingswood

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.

How far do you travel from Kingswood?

We cover the whole of Gloucestershire and work UK-wide. For Kingswood the nearest towns on our list are Mangotsfield (2 miles), Bristol (4 miles), Yate (7 miles).

Does a shared house in Kingswood 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 Kingswood?

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.

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