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 Grantham, a town of around 45,000 people in Lincolnshire, the work is planned around the HMO rules for England and the council’s written HMO standards.
- Area
- Lincolnshire, England
- Postcodes
- NG31 and NG32
- Location
- 21 miles east of Nottingham
- Pricing region
- East Midlands
What does licence condition and schedule-of-works in Grantham involve?
- Liaison with you before the council revisits
- Fire safety, amenity and repair works
- Follow-up works after re-inspection
- Programme set to meet the council deadline
- Certificates and photos for each item
Which rules apply in Grantham?
Here is what usually applies to a Grantham 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.
- 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 assess hazards, including damp, mould and fire, under the HHSRS; revised regulations and guidance applied from 23 June 2026.
How much does licence condition and schedule-of-works cost in Grantham?
| 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 – £4,850 | house |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £780 – £1,950 | 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 | £150 – £390 | inspection |
Use these as a starting point for budgeting. Access, condition and the council’s requirements in Grantham 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 Grantham, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Grantham landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- A licence granted with conditions
- An inspection letter or schedule of works
Questions about licence condition and schedule-of-works in Grantham
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 Grantham?
We cover the whole of Lincolnshire and work UK-wide. For Grantham the nearest towns on our list are Newark on Trent (13 miles), Melton Mowbray (14 miles), Stamford (19 miles).
Does a shared house in Grantham 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 Grantham?
Our guide ranges for East Midlands 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 Grantham
- Newark on Trent · 13 mi
- Melton Mowbray · 14 mi
- Stamford · 19 mi
- West Bridgford · 20 mi
- Arnold · 21 mi
- Nottingham · 21 mi
- All of Lincolnshire
Other HMO services in Grantham
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Grantham
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Grantham
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- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Grantham
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Grantham
- Fire doors in Grantham
- Full HMO refurbishment in Grantham
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Grantham