- Nation
- England
- Pricing region
- Yorkshire and the Humber
- Postcode areas
- YO, DL, HG, BD
- Main towns
- York, Middlesbrough, Harrogate, Scarborough, Redcar
What does licence condition and schedule-of-works in North Yorkshire involve?
- Advice on items that need a specialist
- Liaison with you before the council revisits
- A completion letter for your licence file
- Certificates and photos for each item
- Item-by-item price against the council’s list
- Follow-up works after re-inspection
Which rules apply in North Yorkshire?
- 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.
- Licences last up to 5 years and carry conditions on gas and electrical safety, alarms, room sizes and waste.
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 North Yorkshire?
| 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 – £4,750 | house |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £760 – £1,900 | house |
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £280 – £570 | door |
| EICR, 5+ bedroom house | £150 – £400 | £140 – £380 | inspection |
Typical time on site: Set by the council’s deadline. For a figure for your house, try the guide-price tool.
Licence condition and schedule-of-works by town in North Yorkshire
Questions about licence condition and schedule-of-works in North Yorkshire
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.
Can you help with an improvement notice?
Yes. We carry out the works listed in the notice and give you evidence of completion. Legal questions about the notice are for your adviser.
Do you carry out licence condition and schedule-of-works across North Yorkshire?
Yes, across the whole of North Yorkshire, including York, Middlesbrough, Harrogate.
Who licenses HMOs in North Yorkshire?
HMOs in North Yorkshire are licensed by the local council for the address. Where an area has several councils, each runs its own licensing and planning policies.
Other HMO services in North Yorkshire
- HMO fire safety upgrades in North Yorkshire
- Rewires and EICR remedials in North Yorkshire
- Communal kitchen refits in North Yorkshire
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in North Yorkshire
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in North Yorkshire
- Fire doors in North Yorkshire
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in North Yorkshire
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in North Yorkshire