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 Hatfield we start with a measured survey, check the council’s written HMO standards for the number of sharers, and then price each item separately. Hatfield has a university population, so many shared houses are let to students on yearly tenancies, and summer is the main window for works.
- Area
- Hertfordshire, England
- Postcodes
- AL9 and AL10
- Location
- 18 miles north of London
- Pricing region
- East of England
What does licence condition and schedule-of-works in Hatfield involve?
- Follow-up works after re-inspection
- Fire safety, amenity and repair works
- Item-by-item price against the council’s list
- Advice on items that need a specialist
- Liaison with you before the council revisits
Which rules apply in Hatfield?
The rules below are the England-wide position for this kind of work. Councils add their own standards and schemes on top, so we always check the address in Hatfield before we price.
- 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 Hatfield?
| 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 Hatfield can move the figure either way, which is why we quote after seeing the house.
How long does it take?
Typical time on site: Set by the council’s deadline. We agree the programme with you before starting and send photo updates as the work progresses.
If the house is let to students, we work backwards from the next tenancy start date in Hatfield.
When do Hatfield landlords need it?
Landlords in Hatfield most often ask us for this when:
- An improvement notice with a deadline
- An inspection letter or schedule of works
Questions about licence condition and schedule-of-works in Hatfield
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.
How far do you travel from Hatfield?
We cover the whole of Hertfordshire and work UK-wide. For Hatfield the nearest towns on our list are Welwyn Garden City (3 miles), St Albans (5 miles), Potters Bar (5 miles).
Does a shared house in Hatfield 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 Hatfield?
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 Hatfield
- Welwyn Garden City · 3 mi
- St Albans · 5 mi
- Potters Bar · 5 mi
- Hertford · 7 mi
- Harpenden · 7 mi
- Hadley Wood · 7 mi
- All of Hertfordshire
Other HMO services in Hatfield
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Hatfield
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Hatfield
- Communal kitchen refits in Hatfield
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Hatfield
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Hatfield
- Fire doors in Hatfield
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Hatfield
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Hatfield