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 Burnley, a place of roughly 150,000 people in Lancashire, the work is planned around the HMO rules for England and the council’s written HMO standards. Burnley has a university population, so many shared houses are let to students on yearly tenancies, and summer is the main window for works.
- Area
- Lancashire, England
- Postcodes
- BB10 and BB11
- Location
- 19 miles east of Preston
- Pricing region
- North West
What does licence condition and schedule-of-works in Burnley involve?
- Advice on items that need a specialist
- Certificates and photos for each item
- Item-by-item price against the council’s list
- A completion letter for your licence file
- Programme set to meet the council deadline
Which rules apply in Burnley?
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 Burnley before we price.
- Licences last up to 5 years and carry conditions on gas and electrical safety, alarms, room sizes and waste.
- 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 Burnley?
| 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 |
Use these as a starting point for budgeting. Access, condition and the council’s requirements in Burnley can move the figure either way, which is why we quote after seeing the house.
How long does it take?
Most jobs of this kind take Set by the council’s deadline. If a council deadline applies in Burnley, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
For student houses in Burnley, booking by spring is the safest way to make the summer gap.
When do Burnley landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Burnley:
- An inspection letter or schedule of works
- An improvement notice with a deadline
Questions about licence condition and schedule-of-works in Burnley
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 Burnley?
We cover the whole of Lancashire and work UK-wide. For Burnley the nearest towns on our list are Nelson (Lancashire) (3 miles), Colne (5 miles), Accrington (6 miles).
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Burnley?
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 Burnley?
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 Burnley
- Nelson (Lancashire) · 3 mi
- Colne · 5 mi
- Accrington · 6 mi
- Rawtenstall · 7 mi
- Rossendale · 8 mi
- Blackburn · 11 mi
- All of Lancashire