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 Berkhamsted, a town of about 22,000 people in Hertfordshire, the work is planned around the HMO rules for England and the council’s written HMO standards.
- Area
- Hertfordshire, England
- Postcodes
- HP4
- Location
- 26 miles north-west of London
- Pricing region
- East of England
What does licence condition and schedule-of-works in Berkhamsted involve?
- Fire safety, amenity and repair works
- Liaison with you before the council revisits
- Follow-up works after re-inspection
- Programme set to meet the council deadline
- A completion letter for your licence file
Which rules apply in Berkhamsted?
Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Berkhamsted 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:
- 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 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 Berkhamsted?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Typical allowance for minor amenity and repair items on a council list (our estimate) | £1,500 – £5,000 | £1,600 – £5,300 | house |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £850 – £2,100 | house |
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £320 – £640 | door |
| EICR, 5+ bedroom house | £150 – £400 | £160 – £420 | inspection |
These are typical ranges including VAT, adjusted for East of England, where costs run above the UK average. The fixed price for a house in Berkhamsted 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 Berkhamsted landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- A licence granted with conditions
- An inspection letter or schedule of works
Questions about licence condition and schedule-of-works in Berkhamsted
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.
Do you cover all of Berkhamsted?
Yes. We work across Berkhamsted and the HP4 postcode areas, plus the rest of Hertfordshire. Nearby places we also cover include Chesham, Hemel Hempstead, Amersham.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Berkhamsted?
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 Berkhamsted?
Our guide ranges for East of England 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 Berkhamsted
- Chesham · 4 mi
- Hemel Hempstead · 5 mi
- Amersham · 7 mi
- Dunstable · 9 mi
- North Watford · 9 mi
- Rickmansworth · 9 mi
- All of Hertfordshire
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