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. Landlords in Dartford (DA1 and DA2) usually come to us with a council letter, a fire risk assessment or a house they have just bought. We price from whichever you have.
- Area
- Kent, England
- Postcodes
- DA1 and DA2
- Location
- 15 miles east of London
- Pricing region
- South East
What does licence condition and schedule-of-works in Dartford involve?
- Fire safety, amenity and repair works
- Programme set to meet the council deadline
- Follow-up works after re-inspection
- Liaison with you before the council revisits
- Advice on items that need a specialist
Which rules apply in Dartford?
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 Dartford 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.
- The Fire Safety Order 2005 applies to the common parts of HMOs, enforced by the fire and rescue authority.
- 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 Dartford?
| 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 |
Prices in Dartford are shown with our regional adjustment for South East (above the UK average). Your quote is itemised and fixed in writing once the scope and specification are agreed.
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 Dartford landlords need it?
Landlords in Dartford 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 Dartford
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 Dartford do you work in?
All of them, including DA1 and DA2, and the surrounding parts of Kent.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Dartford?
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 Dartford?
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 Dartford
- Bexley · 3 mi
- Swanley · 4 mi
- Welling · 5 mi
- South Ockendon · 5 mi
- Grays · 5 mi
- Thamesmead · 6 mi
- All of Kent
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