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 Royal Tunbridge Wells, a town of around 70,000 people in Kent, the work is planned around the HMO rules for England and the council’s written HMO standards.
- Area
- Kent, England
- Postcodes
- TN1, TN3 and TN4
- Location
- 27 miles north-east of Brighton
- Pricing region
- South East
What does licence condition and schedule-of-works in Royal Tunbridge Wells involve?
- Liaison with you before the council revisits
- Item-by-item price against the council’s list
- Follow-up works after re-inspection
- Programme set to meet the council deadline
- Fire safety, amenity and repair works
Which rules apply in Royal Tunbridge Wells?
Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Royal Tunbridge Wells 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:
- 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.
- 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 Royal Tunbridge Wells?
| 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 Royal Tunbridge Wells 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 Royal Tunbridge Wells landlords need it?
Landlords in Royal Tunbridge Wells 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 Royal Tunbridge Wells
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.
How far do you travel from Royal Tunbridge Wells?
We cover the whole of Kent and work UK-wide. For Royal Tunbridge Wells the nearest towns on our list are Tonbridge (4 miles), Crowborough (7 miles), Sevenoaks (10 miles).
Does a shared house in Royal Tunbridge Wells 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 Royal Tunbridge Wells?
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 Royal Tunbridge Wells
- Tonbridge · 4 mi
- Crowborough · 7 mi
- Sevenoaks · 10 mi
- East Grinstead · 12 mi
- Maidstone · 14 mi
- Caterham · 18 mi
- All of Kent
Other HMO services in Royal Tunbridge Wells
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Royal Tunbridge Wells
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- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Royal Tunbridge Wells
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Royal Tunbridge Wells
- Fire doors in Royal Tunbridge Wells
- Full HMO refurbishment in Royal Tunbridge Wells
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Royal Tunbridge Wells