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. Landlords in Hadley Wood (EN4 and EN5) usually come to us with a council letter, a fire risk assessment or a house they have just bought. We price from whichever you have.
- Area
- Greater London, England
- Postcodes
- EN4 and EN5
- Location
- 11 miles north of London
- Pricing region
- London
What does licence condition and schedule-of-works in Hadley Wood involve?
- A completion letter for your licence file
- Liaison with you before the council revisits
- Programme set to meet the council deadline
- Fire safety, amenity and repair works
- Item-by-item price against the council’s list
Which rules apply in Hadley Wood?
Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Hadley Wood 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.
- 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 Hadley Wood?
| 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 Hadley Wood follows a site visit.
How long does it take?
Most jobs of this kind take Set by the council’s deadline. If a council deadline applies in Hadley Wood, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Hadley Wood landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Hadley Wood:
- An inspection letter or schedule of works
- An improvement notice with a deadline
Questions about licence condition and schedule-of-works in Hadley Wood
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 Hadley Wood?
We cover the whole of Greater London and work UK-wide. For Hadley Wood the nearest towns on our list are Barnet (2 miles), Potters Bar (2 miles), Enfield Town (4 miles).
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Hadley Wood?
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 Hadley Wood?
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 Hadley Wood
- Barnet · 2 mi
- Potters Bar · 2 mi
- Enfield Town · 4 mi
- Finchley · 5 mi
- Borehamwood · 5 mi
- Wood Green · 5 mi
- All of Greater London
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