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. Landlords in Scarborough (YO11 and YO12) usually come to us with a council letter, a fire risk assessment or a house they have just bought. We price from whichever you have. Scarborough has a university population, so many shared houses are let to students on yearly tenancies, and summer is the main window for works.
- Area
- North Yorkshire, England
- Postcodes
- YO11 and YO12
- Location
- 35 miles north-east of York
- Pricing region
- Yorkshire and the Humber
What does licence condition and schedule-of-works in Scarborough involve?
- Advice on items that need a specialist
- Liaison with you before the council revisits
- A completion letter for your licence file
- Follow-up works after re-inspection
- Item-by-item price against the council’s list
Which rules apply in Scarborough?
Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Scarborough must satisfy national law for England, the council’s written HMO standards and, where walls, drainage or fire separation change, the building rules. In short:
- 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.
- Council standards often step up at 5 and 6 sharers, for example a separate WC at 5 and a second bathroom from 6.
- 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 Scarborough?
| 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 |
Use these as a starting point for budgeting. Access, condition and the council’s requirements in Scarborough can move the figure either way, which is why we quote after seeing the house.
How long does it take?
Typical time on site: Set by the council’s deadline. We agree the programme with you before starting and send photo updates as the work progresses.
For student houses in Scarborough, booking by spring is the safest way to make the summer gap.
When do Scarborough landlords need it?
Landlords in Scarborough most often ask us for this when:
- A licence granted with conditions
- An inspection letter or schedule of works
Questions about licence condition and schedule-of-works in Scarborough
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.
Which postcodes in Scarborough do you work in?
All of them, including YO11 and YO12, and the surrounding parts of North Yorkshire.
Does a shared house in Scarborough 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 Scarborough?
Our guide ranges for Yorkshire and the Humber 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 Scarborough
- Bridlington · 16 mi
- Beverley · 30 mi
- Redcar · 35 mi
- York · 35 mi
- Kingston upon Hull · 37 mi
- Middlesbrough · 39 mi
- All of North Yorkshire
Other HMO services in Scarborough
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Scarborough
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Scarborough
- Communal kitchen refits in Scarborough
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Scarborough
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Scarborough
- Fire doors in Scarborough
- House to HMO conversion in Scarborough
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Scarborough