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 Rochester (ME1, ME2 and ME4) 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
- ME1, ME2 and ME4
- Location
- 28 miles east of London
- Council
- Medway Council
- Pricing region
- South East
What does licence condition and schedule-of-works in Rochester involve?
- Follow-up works after re-inspection
- Advice on items that need a specialist
- Programme set to meet the council deadline
- Fire safety, amenity and repair works
- Liaison with you before the council revisits
Which rules apply in Rochester?
Here is what usually applies to a Rochester 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.
- 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 assess hazards, including damp, mould and fire, under the HHSRS; revised regulations and guidance applied from 23 June 2026.
Medway Council: local HMO schemes
| Article 4 (HMO) | In force in part of the council area Article 4 Direction for seven wards (Chatham Central & Brompton, Fort Pitt, Gillingham North/South, Luton, Strood North & Frindsbury, Watling), approved 16 Dec 2025, in force Jan 2026. |
|---|---|
| Additional licensing | Approved, starts 4 Jan 2027 Six wards (Chatham Central & Brompton, Fort Pitt, Gillingham North and South, Luton, Watling), 4 Jan 2027 to 3 Jan 2032. |
| Selective licensing | Approved, starts 4 Jan 2027 Seven wards (as additional licensing plus Strood North & Frindsbury), 4 Jan 2027 to 3 Jan 2032. |
Schemes change. Check the council’s current pages for the exact address in Rochester before you buy or start work. Source: Medway Council HMO licensing page, checked 2026-10-31.
How much does licence condition and schedule-of-works cost in Rochester?
| 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 Rochester follows a site visit.
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 Rochester landlords need it?
Landlords in Rochester 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 Rochester
What if the council disagrees with the work?
We build to the written list and standards. If the council asks for more, we price the extra items separately.
How far do you travel from Rochester?
We cover the whole of Kent and work UK-wide. For Rochester the nearest towns on our list are Chatham (1 miles), Strood (1 miles), Gillingham (2 miles).
Which council covers HMOs in Rochester?
Rochester is covered by Medway 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 Rochester?
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 Rochester
- Chatham · 1 mi
- Strood · 1 mi
- Gillingham · 2 mi
- Gravesend · 7 mi
- Maidstone · 8 mi
- Stanford-le-Hope · 10 mi
- All of Kent
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