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 Havant 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
- Hampshire, England
- Postcodes
- PO9
- Location
- 19 miles east of Southampton
- Pricing region
- South East
What does licence condition and schedule-of-works in Havant involve?
- Item-by-item price against the council’s list
- Advice on items that need a specialist
- A completion letter for your licence file
- Programme set to meet the council deadline
- Certificates and photos for each item
Which rules apply in Havant?
Here is what usually applies to a Havant 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.
- 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 assess hazards, including damp, mould and fire, under the HHSRS; revised regulations and guidance applied from 23 June 2026.
How much does licence condition and schedule-of-works cost in Havant?
| 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 |
These are typical ranges including VAT, adjusted for South East, where costs run above the UK average. The fixed price for a house in Havant follows a site visit.
How long does it take?
Allow Set by the council’s deadline on site for a typical job. Drawings, approvals and long-lead items such as kitchens or fire door sets are booked before we start.
When do Havant landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Havant:
- An inspection letter or schedule of works
- An improvement notice with a deadline
Questions about licence condition and schedule-of-works in Havant
Can you help with an improvement notice?
Yes. We carry out the works listed in the notice and give you evidence of completion. Legal questions about the notice are for your adviser.
Which postcodes in Havant do you work in?
All of them, including PO9, and the surrounding parts of Hampshire.
Does a shared house in Havant 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 Havant?
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 Havant
- Waterlooville · 3 mi
- Portsmouth · 6 mi
- Gosport · 8 mi
- Fareham · 8 mi
- Chichester · 9 mi
- Ryde · 12 mi
- All of Hampshire