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 Brynmawr, a town of about 15,000 people in Monmouthshire, the work is planned around the HMO rules for Wales and the council’s written HMO standards.
- Area
- Monmouthshire, Wales
- Postcodes
- NP7, NP22 and NP23
- Location
- 22 miles north of Cardiff
- Pricing region
- Wales
What does licence condition and schedule-of-works in Brynmawr involve?
- Certificates and photos for each item
- Fire safety, amenity and repair works
- Advice on items that need a specialist
- Programme set to meet the council deadline
- A completion letter for your licence file
Which rules apply in Brynmawr?
The rules below are the Wales-wide position for this kind of work. Councils add their own standards and schemes on top, so we always check the address in Brynmawr before we price.
- Mandatory licence for HMOs with 3 or more storeys and 5 or more people in 2 or more households; Wales did not adopt England’s 2018 change.
- Fitness for human habitation rules require mains-powered, interlinked smoke alarms on every storey and CO alarms where there is a gas, oil or solid-fuel appliance.
- Kitchen and bathroom ratios are set in each council’s HMO standards.
- Councils assess hazards, including damp and mould, under the HHSRS, alongside the fitness for human habitation rules for occupation contracts.
How much does licence condition and schedule-of-works cost in Brynmawr?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Typical allowance for minor amenity and repair items on a council list (our estimate) | £1,500 – £5,000 | £1,400 – £4,700 | house |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £750 – £1,900 | house |
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £280 – £560 | door |
| EICR, 5+ bedroom house | £150 – £400 | £140 – £380 | inspection |
These are typical ranges including VAT, adjusted for Wales, where costs run below the UK average. The fixed price for a house in Brynmawr 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 Brynmawr landlords need it?
Landlords in Brynmawr most often ask us for this when:
- An inspection letter or schedule of works
- A licence granted with conditions
Questions about licence condition and schedule-of-works in Brynmawr
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 Brynmawr?
We cover the whole of Monmouthshire and work UK-wide. For Brynmawr the nearest towns on our list are Ebbw Vale (2 miles), Tredegar (3 miles), Abergavenny (7 miles).
Does a shared house in Brynmawr need an HMO licence?
In Wales, mandatory licensing covers HMOs of 3 or more storeys with 5 or more people. Many councils, including Cardiff and Swansea, also run additional licensing for smaller HMOs. Every landlord must register with Rent Smart Wales.
How much does licence condition and schedule-of-works cost in Brynmawr?
Our guide ranges for Wales 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 Brynmawr
- Ebbw Vale · 2 mi
- Tredegar · 3 mi
- Abergavenny · 7 mi
- Bargoed · 8 mi
- Pontypool · 9 mi
- Merthyr Tydfil · 9 mi
- All of Monmouthshire
Other HMO services in Brynmawr
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Brynmawr
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Brynmawr
- Communal kitchen refits in Brynmawr
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Brynmawr
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Brynmawr
- Fire doors in Brynmawr
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Brynmawr
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Brynmawr