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 Hoddesdon, a town of about 35,000 people in Hertfordshire, the work is planned around the HMO rules for England and the council’s written HMO standards.
- Area
- Hertfordshire, England
- Postcodes
- EN11
- Location
- 18 miles north of London
- Pricing region
- East of England
What does licence condition and schedule-of-works in Hoddesdon involve?
- Advice on items that need a specialist
- Liaison with you before the council revisits
- Follow-up works after re-inspection
- Fire safety, amenity and repair works
- Item-by-item price against the council’s list
Which rules apply in Hoddesdon?
Here is what usually applies to a Hoddesdon job of this kind. It is general information rather than legal advice, and the council’s written HMO standards have the final detail.
- Licences last up to 5 years and carry conditions on gas and electrical safety, alarms, room sizes and waste.
- 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 Hoddesdon?
| 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 |
Prices in Hoddesdon are shown with our regional adjustment for East of England (above the UK average). Your quote is itemised and fixed in writing once the scope and specification are agreed.
How long does it take?
Most jobs of this kind take Set by the council’s deadline. If a council deadline applies in Hoddesdon, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Hoddesdon landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Hoddesdon:
- An improvement notice with a deadline
- A licence granted with conditions
Questions about licence condition and schedule-of-works in Hoddesdon
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.
Do you cover all of Hoddesdon?
Yes. We work across Hoddesdon and the EN11 postcode areas, plus the rest of Hertfordshire. Nearby places we also cover include Hertford, Cheshunt, Waltham Abbey.
Does a shared house in Hoddesdon 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 Hoddesdon?
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 Hoddesdon
- Hertford · 4 mi
- Cheshunt · 4 mi
- Waltham Abbey · 5 mi
- Harlow · 5 mi
- Enfield Town · 8 mi
- Potters Bar · 9 mi
- All of Hertfordshire
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