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 Rickmansworth we start with a measured survey, check the council’s written HMO standards for the number of sharers, and then price each item separately.
- Area
- Hertfordshire, England
- Postcodes
- WD3
- Location
- 18 miles north-west of London
- Pricing region
- East of England
What does licence condition and schedule-of-works in Rickmansworth involve?
- Advice on items that need a specialist
- Programme set to meet the council deadline
- Follow-up works after re-inspection
- Liaison with you before the council revisits
- Fire safety, amenity and repair works
Which rules apply in Rickmansworth?
Here is what usually applies to a Rickmansworth 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.
- 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 Rickmansworth?
| 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 Rickmansworth can move the figure either way, which is why we quote after seeing the house.
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 Rickmansworth landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- A licence granted with conditions
- An improvement notice with a deadline
Questions about licence condition and schedule-of-works in Rickmansworth
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 Rickmansworth?
We cover the whole of Hertfordshire and work UK-wide. For Rickmansworth the nearest towns on our list are Watford (4 miles), Chalfont Saint Peter (4 miles), North Watford (5 miles).
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Rickmansworth?
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 Rickmansworth?
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 Rickmansworth
- Watford · 4 mi
- Chalfont Saint Peter · 4 mi
- North Watford · 5 mi
- Gerrards Cross · 5 mi
- Bushey · 5 mi
- Ruislip · 5 mi
- All of Hertfordshire
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