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 Faversham 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
- Kent, England
- Postcodes
- ME13
- Location
- 46 miles east of London
- Pricing region
- South East
What does licence condition and schedule-of-works in Faversham involve?
- Liaison with you before the council revisits
- A completion letter for your licence file
- Certificates and photos for each item
- Advice on items that need a specialist
- Item-by-item price against the council’s list
Which rules apply in Faversham?
Here is what usually applies to a Faversham 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.
- 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 Faversham?
| 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 Faversham 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.
When do Faversham landlords need it?
Landlords in Faversham most often ask us for this when:
- An inspection letter or schedule of works
- An improvement notice with a deadline
Questions about licence condition and schedule-of-works in Faversham
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.
Do you cover all of Faversham?
Yes. We work across Faversham and the ME13 postcode areas, plus the rest of Kent. Nearby places we also cover include Whitstable, Sittingbourne, Canterbury.
Does a shared house in Faversham 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 Faversham?
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 Faversham
- Whitstable · 7 mi
- Sittingbourne · 7 mi
- Canterbury · 9 mi
- Herne Bay · 11 mi
- Ashford (Kent) · 12 mi
- Gillingham · 16 mi
- All of Kent
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