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 Eastleigh, a town of around 55,000 people in Hampshire, the work is planned around the HMO rules for England and the council’s written HMO standards.
- Area
- Hampshire, England
- Postcodes
- SO50
- Location
- 5 miles north-east of Southampton
- Pricing region
- South East
What does licence condition and schedule-of-works in Eastleigh involve?
- A completion letter for your licence file
- Advice on items that need a specialist
- Fire safety, amenity and repair works
- Programme set to meet the council deadline
- Item-by-item price against the council’s list
Which rules apply in Eastleigh?
Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Eastleigh 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:
- Licences last up to 5 years and carry conditions on gas and electrical safety, alarms, room sizes and waste.
- 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 Eastleigh?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Typical allowance for minor amenity and repair items on a council list (our estimate) | £1,500 – £5,000 | £1,700 – £5,600 | house |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £900 – £2,250 | house |
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £340 – £670 | door |
| EICR, 5+ bedroom house | £150 – £400 | £170 – £450 | inspection |
Use these as a starting point for budgeting. Access, condition and the council’s requirements in Eastleigh 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 Eastleigh, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Eastleigh landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Eastleigh:
- An inspection letter or schedule of works
- An improvement notice with a deadline
Questions about licence condition and schedule-of-works in Eastleigh
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.
Which postcodes in Eastleigh do you work in?
All of them, including SO50, and the surrounding parts of Hampshire.
Does a shared house in Eastleigh 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 Eastleigh?
Our guide ranges for South East 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 Eastleigh
- Southampton · 5 mi
- Winchester · 7 mi
- Totton · 7 mi
- Hythe · 8 mi
- Fareham · 11 mi
- Cowes · 14 mi
- All of Hampshire
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