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 Bolton (BL1, BL11 and BL78) 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. Bolton has a university population, so many shared houses are let to students on yearly tenancies, and summer is the main window for works.
- Area
- Greater Manchester, England
- Postcodes
- BL1, BL11 and BL78
- Location
- 11 miles north-west of Manchester
- Pricing region
- North West
What does licence condition and schedule-of-works in Bolton involve?
- Advice on items that need a specialist
- Follow-up works after re-inspection
- Certificates and photos for each item
- Fire safety, amenity and repair works
- Item-by-item price against the council’s list
Which rules apply in Bolton?
Here is what usually applies to a Bolton 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.
- 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 Bolton?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Typical allowance for minor amenity and repair items on a council list (our estimate) | £1,500 – £5,000 | £1,450 – £4,800 | house |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £770 – £1,900 | house |
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £290 – £580 | door |
| EICR, 5+ bedroom house | £150 – £400 | £140 – £380 | inspection |
Prices in Bolton are shown with our regional adjustment for North West (below 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.
If the house is let to students, we work backwards from the next tenancy start date in Bolton.
When do Bolton landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- An inspection letter or schedule of works
- A licence granted with conditions
Questions about licence condition and schedule-of-works in Bolton
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.
How far do you travel from Bolton?
We cover the whole of Greater Manchester and work UK-wide. For Bolton the nearest towns on our list are Farnworth (3 miles), Westhoughton (4 miles), Radcliffe (5 miles).
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Bolton?
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 Bolton?
Our guide ranges for North West 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 Bolton
- Farnworth · 3 mi
- Westhoughton · 4 mi
- Radcliffe · 5 mi
- Walkden · 5 mi
- Atherton · 5 mi
- Tyldesley · 5 mi
- All of Greater Manchester