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 Rochdale 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 Manchester, England
- Postcodes
- OL16
- Location
- 10 miles north of Manchester
- Pricing region
- North West
What does licence condition and schedule-of-works in Rochdale involve?
- Advice on items that need a specialist
- Item-by-item price against the council’s list
- A completion letter for your licence file
- Liaison with you before the council revisits
- Certificates and photos for each item
Which rules apply in Rochdale?
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 Rochdale 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.
- Fire precautions follow a risk assessment; the LACORS Housing – Fire Safety guide (2008) is guidance, not law, but many councils base their standards on it.
- 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 Rochdale?
| 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 Rochdale 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?
Most jobs of this kind take Set by the council’s deadline. If a council deadline applies in Rochdale, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Rochdale 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 Rochdale
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 Rochdale?
Yes. We work across Rochdale and the OL16 postcode areas, plus the rest of Greater Manchester. Nearby places we also cover include Heywood, Royton, Middleton.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Rochdale?
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 Rochdale?
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 Rochdale
- Heywood · 3 mi
- Royton · 4 mi
- Middleton · 5 mi
- Chadderton · 5 mi
- Oldham · 6 mi
- Bury · 6 mi
- All of Greater Manchester
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- Rewires and EICR remedials in Rochdale
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- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Rochdale
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- Fire doors in Rochdale
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Rochdale
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