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 Surbiton, a town of about 38,000 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
- KT1, KT5 and KT6
- Location
- 11 miles south-west of London
- Pricing region
- London
What does licence condition and schedule-of-works in Surbiton involve?
- Advice on items that need a specialist
- Fire safety, amenity and repair works
- Liaison with you before the council revisits
- A completion letter for your licence file
- Item-by-item price against the council’s list
Which rules apply in Surbiton?
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 Surbiton 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.
- 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 Surbiton?
| 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 |
Use these as a starting point for budgeting. Access, condition and the council’s requirements in Surbiton can move the figure either way, which is why we quote after seeing the house.
How long does it take?
Most jobs of this kind take Set by the council’s deadline. If a council deadline applies in Surbiton, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Surbiton landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Surbiton:
- An improvement notice with a deadline
- A licence granted with conditions
Questions about licence condition and schedule-of-works in Surbiton
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.
Do you cover all of Surbiton?
Yes. We work across Surbiton and the KT1, KT5 and KT6 postcode areas, plus the rest of Greater London. Nearby places we also cover include New Malden, Esher, Hampton.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Surbiton?
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 Surbiton?
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 Surbiton
- New Malden · 2 mi
- Esher · 3 mi
- Hampton · 3 mi
- Ewell · 4 mi
- Morden · 4 mi
- Epsom · 4 mi
- All of Greater London
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