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. Waterlooville is 16 miles east of Southampton. 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
- Hampshire, England
- Postcodes
- PO7 and PO8
- Location
- 16 miles east of Southampton
- Pricing region
- South East
What does licence condition and schedule-of-works in Waterlooville involve?
- Certificates and photos for each item
- Fire safety, amenity and repair works
- Advice on items that need a specialist
- A completion letter for your licence file
- Programme set to meet the council deadline
Which rules apply in Waterlooville?
Here is what usually applies to a Waterlooville 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.
- 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 Waterlooville?
| 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 Waterlooville 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 Waterlooville, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Waterlooville landlords need it?
Landlords in Waterlooville most often ask us for this when:
- A licence granted with conditions
- An inspection letter or schedule of works
Questions about licence condition and schedule-of-works in Waterlooville
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.
Do you cover all of Waterlooville?
Yes. We work across Waterlooville and the PO7 and PO8 postcode areas, plus the rest of Hampshire. Nearby places we also cover include Havant, Portsmouth, Fareham.
Does a shared house in Waterlooville 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 Waterlooville?
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 Waterlooville
- Havant · 3 mi
- Portsmouth · 6 mi
- Fareham · 7 mi
- Gosport · 7 mi
- Chichester · 11 mi
- Ryde · 12 mi
- All of Hampshire
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