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 Cowes, a town of about 21,000 people in Isle of Wight, the work is planned around the HMO rules for England and the council’s written HMO standards.
- Area
- Isle of Wight, England
- Postcodes
- PO31 and PO32
- Location
- 11 miles south-east of Southampton
- Pricing region
- South East
What does licence condition and schedule-of-works in Cowes involve?
- A completion letter for your licence file
- Advice on items that need a specialist
- Programme set to meet the council deadline
- Fire safety, amenity and repair works
- Follow-up works after re-inspection
Which rules apply in Cowes?
Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Cowes 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.
- Fire precautions follow a risk assessment; the LACORS Housing – Fire Safety guide (2008) is guidance, not law, but many councils base their standards on it.
- 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 Cowes?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Typical allowance for minor amenity and repair items on a council list (our estimate) | £1,500 – £5,000 | £1,700 – £5,600 | house |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £900 – £2,250 | house |
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £340 – £670 | door |
| EICR, 5+ bedroom house | £150 – £400 | £170 – £450 | inspection |
Use these as a starting point for budgeting. Access, condition and the council’s requirements in Cowes 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 Cowes, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Cowes landlords need it?
Landlords in Cowes 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 Cowes
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.
Which postcodes in Cowes do you work in?
All of them, including PO31 and PO32, and the surrounding parts of Isle of Wight.
Does a shared house in Cowes 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 Cowes?
Our guide ranges for South East 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 Cowes
- Newport (Isle of Wight) · 4 mi
- Ryde · 6 mi
- Gosport · 8 mi
- Fareham · 8 mi
- Hythe · 8 mi
- Portsmouth · 9 mi
- All of Isle of Wight