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 Chalk Farm, a town of about 25,000 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
- NW1, NW3 and NW5
- Location
- 3 miles north-west of London
- Pricing region
- London
What does licence condition and schedule-of-works in Chalk Farm involve?
- Fire safety, amenity and repair works
- Item-by-item price against the council’s list
- Advice on items that need a specialist
- Certificates and photos for each item
- A completion letter for your licence file
Which rules apply in Chalk Farm?
Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Chalk Farm 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:
- 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 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 Chalk Farm?
| 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 Chalk Farm 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 Chalk Farm landlords need it?
Landlords in Chalk Farm most often ask us for this when:
- An inspection letter or schedule of works
- An improvement notice with a deadline
Questions about licence condition and schedule-of-works in Chalk Farm
Can you meet a council deadline?
In most cases, yes, if we see the list early. Send it to us as soon as you get it and we will tell you straight away if a deadline looks tight.
How far do you travel from Chalk Farm?
We cover the whole of Greater London and work UK-wide. For Chalk Farm the nearest towns on our list are Camden Town (0 miles), Holloway (1 miles), Archway (2 miles).
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Chalk Farm?
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 Chalk Farm?
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 Chalk Farm
- Camden Town · 0 mi
- Holloway · 1 mi
- Archway · 2 mi
- Kilburn · 2 mi
- Islington · 2 mi
- Highbury · 2 mi
- All of Greater London
Other HMO services in Chalk Farm
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Chalk Farm
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Chalk Farm
- Communal kitchen refits in Chalk Farm
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Chalk Farm
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Chalk Farm
- Fire doors in Chalk Farm
- EPC and energy upgrades in Chalk Farm
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Chalk Farm