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. For a house in Bowthorpe we start with a measured survey, check the council’s written HMO standards for the number of sharers, and then price each item separately.
- Area
- Norfolk, England
- Postcodes
- NR4 and NR5
- Location
- 3 miles west of Norwich
- Pricing region
- East of England
What does licence condition and schedule-of-works in Bowthorpe involve?
- Item-by-item price against the council’s list
- Advice on items that need a specialist
- A completion letter for your licence file
- Programme set to meet the council deadline
- Fire safety, amenity and repair works
Which rules apply in Bowthorpe?
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 Bowthorpe before we price.
- Mandatory HMO licence for 5 or more people in 2 or more households (since October 2018); councils can add additional licensing for smaller HMOs.
- The Fire Safety Order 2005 applies to the common parts of HMOs, enforced by the fire and rescue authority.
- 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 Bowthorpe?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Typical allowance for minor amenity and repair items on a council list (our estimate) | £1,500 – £5,000 | £1,600 – £5,300 | house |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £850 – £2,100 | house |
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £320 – £640 | door |
| EICR, 5+ bedroom house | £150 – £400 | £160 – £420 | inspection |
These are typical ranges including VAT, adjusted for East of England, where costs run above the UK average. The fixed price for a house in Bowthorpe follows a site visit.
How long does it take?
Most jobs of this kind take Set by the council’s deadline. If a council deadline applies in Bowthorpe, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Bowthorpe landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- An inspection letter or schedule of works
- An improvement notice with a deadline
Questions about licence condition and schedule-of-works in Bowthorpe
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.
Do you cover all of Bowthorpe?
Yes. We work across Bowthorpe and the NR4 and NR5 postcode areas, plus the rest of Norfolk. Nearby places we also cover include Norwich, Great Yarmouth, Thetford.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Bowthorpe?
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 Bowthorpe?
Our guide ranges for East of England 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 Bowthorpe
- Norwich · 3 mi
- Great Yarmouth · 22 mi
- Thetford · 25 mi
- Lowestoft · 25 mi
- Stowmarket · 32 mi
- Bury St Edmunds · 35 mi
- All of Norfolk
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