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 Archway 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
- Greater London, England
- Postcodes
- N19
- Location
- 4 miles north of London
- Pricing region
- London
What does licence condition and schedule-of-works in Archway involve?
- Programme set to meet the council deadline
- Liaison with you before the council revisits
- Follow-up works after re-inspection
- Advice on items that need a specialist
- Fire safety, amenity and repair works
Which rules apply in Archway?
Here is what usually applies to a Archway 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.
- 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 Archway?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Typical allowance for minor amenity and repair items on a council list (our estimate) | £1,500 – £5,000 | £1,900 – £6,400 | house |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £1,000 – £2,550 | house |
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £380 – £770 | door |
| EICR, 5+ bedroom house | £150 – £400 | £190 – £510 | inspection |
These are typical ranges including VAT, adjusted for London, where costs run above the UK average. The fixed price for a house in Archway 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 Archway landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Archway:
- An improvement notice with a deadline
- A licence granted with conditions
Questions about licence condition and schedule-of-works in Archway
What if the council disagrees with the work?
We build to the written list and standards. If the council asks for more, we price the extra items separately.
How far do you travel from Archway?
We cover the whole of Greater London and work UK-wide. For Archway the nearest towns on our list are Holloway (1 miles), Muswell Hill (2 miles), Chalk Farm (2 miles).
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Archway?
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 Archway?
Our guide ranges for London 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 Archway
- Holloway · 1 mi
- Muswell Hill · 2 mi
- Chalk Farm · 2 mi
- Camden Town · 2 mi
- Highbury · 2 mi
- Wood Green · 2 mi
- All of Greater London