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 Carshalton 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
- CR4, SM5 and SM6
- Location
- 10 miles south of London
- Pricing region
- London
What does licence condition and schedule-of-works in Carshalton involve?
- Liaison with you before the council revisits
- Programme set to meet the council deadline
- Fire safety, amenity and repair works
- Follow-up works after re-inspection
- A completion letter for your licence file
Which rules apply in Carshalton?
Here is what usually applies to a Carshalton job of this kind. It is general information rather than legal advice, and the council’s written HMO standards have the final detail.
- 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.
- 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 Carshalton?
| 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 |
Prices in Carshalton are shown with our regional adjustment for London (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 Carshalton landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- An improvement notice with a deadline
- A licence granted with conditions
Questions about licence condition and schedule-of-works in Carshalton
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.
Which postcodes in Carshalton do you work in?
All of them, including CR4, SM5 and SM6, and the surrounding parts of Greater London.
Does a shared house in Carshalton 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 Carshalton?
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 Carshalton
- Wallington · 1 mi
- Sutton · 2 mi
- Mitcham · 2 mi
- Morden · 2 mi
- Croydon · 3 mi
- South Croydon · 3 mi
- All of Greater London
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- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Carshalton
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- Fire doors in Carshalton
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Carshalton
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Carshalton