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. Accrington is 14 miles east of Preston. We price licence condition and schedule-of-works there against England’s HMO rules and the council’s written HMO standards, so work is planned to the standard an inspection looks for.
- Area
- Lancashire, England
- Postcodes
- BB5
- Location
- 14 miles east of Preston
- Pricing region
- North West
What does licence condition and schedule-of-works in Accrington involve?
- Advice on items that need a specialist
- Certificates and photos for each item
- Liaison with you before the council revisits
- Programme set to meet the council deadline
- Fire safety, amenity and repair works
Which rules apply in Accrington?
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 Accrington before we price.
- Under the Renters’ Rights Act, civil penalties reach £40,000 for offences such as running an unlicensed HMO.
- Smoke alarms on every storey with living accommodation and CO alarms by fixed combustion appliances (other than gas cookers) are required by law.
- 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 Accrington?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Typical allowance for minor amenity and repair items on a council list (our estimate) | £1,500 – £5,000 | £1,450 – £4,800 | house |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £770 – £1,900 | house |
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £290 – £580 | door |
| EICR, 5+ bedroom house | £150 – £400 | £140 – £380 | inspection |
These are typical ranges including VAT, adjusted for North West, where costs run below the UK average. The fixed price for a house in Accrington follows a site visit.
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 Accrington landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Accrington:
- A licence granted with conditions
- An improvement notice with a deadline
Questions about licence condition and schedule-of-works in Accrington
Can you meet a council deadline?
In most cases, yes, if we see the list early. Send it to us as soon as you get it and we will tell you straight away if a deadline looks tight.
Do you cover all of Accrington?
Yes. We work across Accrington and the BB5 postcode areas, plus the rest of Lancashire. Nearby places we also cover include Rawtenstall, Blackburn, Darwen.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Accrington?
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 Accrington?
Our guide ranges for North West 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 Accrington
- Rawtenstall · 5 mi
- Blackburn · 5 mi
- Darwen · 6 mi
- Rossendale · 6 mi
- Burnley · 6 mi
- Nelson (Lancashire) · 8 mi
- All of Lancashire
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