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. Westhoughton is 13 miles west of Manchester. We price licence condition and schedule-of-works there against England’s HMO rules and the council’s written HMO standards, so work is planned to the standard an inspection looks for.
- Area
- Greater Manchester, England
- Postcodes
- BL5, M46 and WN2
- Location
- 13 miles west of Manchester
- Pricing region
- North West
What does licence condition and schedule-of-works in Westhoughton involve?
- Item-by-item price against the council’s list
- Follow-up works after re-inspection
- A completion letter for your licence file
- Advice on items that need a specialist
- Certificates and photos for each item
Which rules apply in Westhoughton?
Here is what usually applies to a Westhoughton job of this kind. It is general information rather than legal advice, and the council’s written HMO standards have the final detail.
- Under the Renters’ Rights Act, civil penalties reach £40,000 for offences such as running an unlicensed HMO.
- 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 Westhoughton?
| 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 |
These are typical ranges including VAT, adjusted for North West, where costs run below the UK average. The fixed price for a house in Westhoughton 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 Westhoughton, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Westhoughton landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Westhoughton:
- A licence granted with conditions
- An improvement notice with a deadline
Questions about licence condition and schedule-of-works in Westhoughton
Do you deal with the council for me?
We give you the evidence and can talk the council through the works if you want. The licence and any correspondence stay in your name.
Do you cover all of Westhoughton?
Yes. We work across Westhoughton and the BL5, M46 and WN2 postcode areas, plus the rest of Greater Manchester. Nearby places we also cover include Atherton, Hindley, Tyldesley.
Does a shared house in Westhoughton need an HMO licence?
In England, a mandatory licence is needed for 5 or more people from 2 or more households. Smaller HMOs can need a licence where the council runs additional licensing, which is common in towns with many shared houses. Check the council’s website for the address.
How much does licence condition and schedule-of-works cost in Westhoughton?
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 Westhoughton
- Atherton · 2 mi
- Hindley · 3 mi
- Tyldesley · 3 mi
- Leigh · 4 mi
- Bolton · 4 mi
- Wigan · 5 mi
- All of Greater Manchester
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