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 Herne Bay (CT6) 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
- CT6
- Location
- 55 miles east of London
- Council
- Canterbury City Council
- Pricing region
- South East
What does licence condition and schedule-of-works in Herne Bay involve?
- Fire safety, amenity and repair works
- Programme set to meet the council deadline
- Item-by-item price against the council’s list
- Follow-up works after re-inspection
- Certificates and photos for each item
Which rules apply in Herne Bay?
Here is what usually applies to a Herne Bay 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.
- The Fire Safety Order 2005 applies to the common parts of HMOs, enforced by the fire and rescue authority.
- National rules ask for an adequate number of bathrooms, WCs and basins and suitably located kitchens; numeric ratios are set by each council.
- Councils assess hazards, including damp, mould and fire, under the HHSRS; revised regulations and guidance applied from 23 June 2026.
Canterbury City Council: local HMO schemes
| Article 4 (HMO) | In force in part of the council area Article 4 Direction covering named wards or parts of them (incl. Barton, Blean Forest, Northgate, Westgate) since 25 Feb 2016. |
|---|---|
| Additional licensing | Not confirmed: check with the council |
| Selective licensing | Not confirmed: check with the council |
Schemes change. Check the council’s current pages for the exact address in Herne Bay before you buy or start work. Source: Canterbury City Council HMO licensing page, checked 2026-10-31.
How much does licence condition and schedule-of-works cost in Herne Bay?
| 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 |
These are typical ranges including VAT, adjusted for South East, where costs run above the UK average. The fixed price for a house in Herne Bay follows a site visit.
How long does it take?
Most jobs of this kind take Set by the council’s deadline. If a council deadline applies in Herne Bay, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Herne Bay landlords need it?
Landlords in Herne Bay most often ask us for this when:
- A licence granted with conditions
- An improvement notice with a deadline
Questions about licence condition and schedule-of-works in Herne Bay
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 Herne Bay?
We cover the whole of Kent and work UK-wide. For Herne Bay the nearest towns on our list are Whitstable (5 miles), Canterbury (7 miles), Faversham (11 miles).
Which council covers HMOs in Herne Bay?
Herne Bay is covered by Canterbury City Council. We read the council’s written HMO standards before pricing, and you should check the licence position for the exact address.
How much does licence condition and schedule-of-works cost in Herne Bay?
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 Herne Bay
- Whitstable · 5 mi
- Canterbury · 7 mi
- Faversham · 11 mi
- Margate · 11 mi
- Saint Peters · 12 mi
- Ramsgate · 13 mi
- All of Kent
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