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 Harpenden, a town of about 31,000 people in Hertfordshire, the work is planned around the HMO rules for England and the council’s written HMO standards.
- Area
- Hertfordshire, England
- Postcodes
- AL3 and AL5
- Location
- 23 miles north-west of London
- Pricing region
- East of England
What does licence condition and schedule-of-works in Harpenden involve?
- Item-by-item price against the council’s list
- Advice on items that need a specialist
- A completion letter for your licence file
- Fire safety, amenity and repair works
- Programme set to meet the council deadline
Which rules apply in Harpenden?
Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Harpenden 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:
- Under the Renters’ Rights Act, civil penalties reach £40,000 for offences such as running an unlicensed HMO.
- 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 Harpenden?
| 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 |
Use these as a starting point for budgeting. Access, condition and the council’s requirements in Harpenden 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 Harpenden, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Harpenden landlords need it?
Landlords in Harpenden 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 Harpenden
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.
How far do you travel from Harpenden?
We cover the whole of Hertfordshire and work UK-wide. For Harpenden the nearest towns on our list are St Albans (5 miles), Luton (5 miles), Hemel Hempstead (6 miles).
Does a shared house in Harpenden 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 Harpenden?
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 Harpenden
- St Albans · 5 mi
- Luton · 5 mi
- Hemel Hempstead · 6 mi
- Welwyn Garden City · 7 mi
- Hatfield · 7 mi
- Dunstable · 9 mi
- All of Hertfordshire
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