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 Barking, a place of roughly 220,000 people in Greater London, the work is planned around the HMO rules for England and the council’s written HMO standards.
- Area
- Greater London, England
- Postcodes
- E6 and IG11
- Location
- 9 miles east of London
- Council
- London Borough of Barking and Dagenham
- Pricing region
- London
What does licence condition and schedule-of-works in Barking involve?
- Liaison with you before the council revisits
- Fire safety, amenity and repair works
- A completion letter for your licence file
- Item-by-item price against the council’s list
- Advice on items that need a specialist
Which rules apply in Barking?
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 Barking 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.
- 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.
London Borough of Barking and Dagenham: local HMO schemes
| Article 4 (HMO) | In force across the council area Borough-wide Article 4 Direction (C3 to C4) since 14 May 2012. |
|---|---|
| Additional licensing | In force across the council area Borough-wide additional licensing launched 9 Jan 2025 for five years (to 8 Jan 2030). |
| Selective licensing | In force across the council area Selective licensing across the borough in three designated areas from 6 Apr 2025 for five years (to 5 Apr 2030). |
Schemes change. Check the council’s current pages for the exact address in Barking before you buy or start work. Source: London Borough of Barking and Dagenham HMO licensing page, checked 2026-10-31.
How much does licence condition and schedule-of-works cost in Barking?
| 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 Barking follows a site visit.
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 Barking landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Barking:
- An improvement notice with a deadline
- A licence granted with conditions
Questions about licence condition and schedule-of-works in Barking
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.
Which postcodes in Barking do you work in?
All of them, including E6 and IG11, and the surrounding parts of Greater London.
Which council covers HMOs in Barking?
Barking is covered by London Borough of Barking and Dagenham. We read the council’s written HMO standards before pricing, and you should check the licence position for the exact address.
How much does licence condition and schedule-of-works cost in Barking?
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 Barking
- Ilford · 2 mi
- Becontree · 2 mi
- Thamesmead · 3 mi
- Canning Town · 3 mi
- Stratford · 4 mi
- Dagenham · 4 mi
- All of Greater London